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Saturday, July 24, 2010

It's Not Easy Being Pink Blog Hop!

Welcome to the My Pink Stamper's retiring design team's blog hop. We're taking this time to thank Robyn for the wonderful opportunity of being part of her first design team. If you've arrived here from Emma's blog, you're doing fine. If you just wandered into the blog hop, here's a list of everyone participating ... I don't want you to miss out on anything.


I'm very happy to be part of this blog hop. Because of my association with Robyn, I've had lots of 'firsts' over the last four months: my first time as a Design Team member, filmed my first video, made my first scrapbook layout, and now, participating in my first blog hop. Thanks, Robyn, it's been a fun ride.


For my 'Thank You' gift to Robyn, I decided to make  an altered box. I chose this project for a couple of reasons. One, I found a special little gift and I thought it would be fun to put it in a decorated box that she can keep and use as a memory box. Two, the project I submitted for her Design Team call was my Altered Baby Gift Box and I thought this would a fitting way to end.


So here are the details on my project: It's a 10" x 10" square paper mache box ... about 5" deep. I painted the inside white, the base pale pink, and the lid bright pink using acrylic paints. The printed papers and cardstock are from Stampin' Up. The flower was cut at 6.5" using the Cindy Loo cartridge.


I used the Lyrical Letters cartridge and my Gypsy to cut the 'My Pink' ...




and 'Memories' is from the Graphically Speaking cartridge.
                                                                                                                          To complete the box, I added a 'skirt' to the lid using a Martha Stewart border punch and finished it with a little satin ribbon.



Now, on to the fun stuff. This is what I'm offering for my blog candy:

There's a K & Company 'Black & Ivory Fusion' paper pack, 10 sheets of cardstock, 4 rolls of ribbon, some pearl trim and an Inkadinkado clear stamp set called ' Circles and Dots'.

All you need to do to be entered for a chance to win is leave a comment and a way to contact you (I'll ship to anywhere in the world!). How easy is that? I'll keep entries open until midnight CST on Sunday, July 25th and post the winner on Monday morning. So, don't be shy ... let me know what you think of my project.

Thanks for visiting! Now, hop on over to see the awesome project Karla has to show you.

277 comments:

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Debra said...

Wonderful gift box and memory box! I love it. And it is perfect.

judybob3 said...

Awesome stuff, thanks!! :)

Nanascreativecorner said...

What a memorie this will be for Robyn too. That is so sweet of you ladies to do this for Robyn. Just keep creating...
tcbbgibson@gmail.com

Terri said...

Great gift for Robyn, she will enjoy it. Thanks also for a chance to win a super gift for us.

Terri

stamper52@gmail.com

Jess B. said...

Very inspired by your beautiful works of art. Thanks for an opportunity to hop on your blog.
Jess Baker
thatzuneek@gmail.com

Debican said...

This box turned out so lovely. TFS and thanx for doing the blog...im loving it. Hugs.Deb

Stephanie said...

Cute project. I made something similar for my sister-in-law when she was pregnant with her second child.

Wendy (aka Roo) said...

That's really sweet of you & super cute. I know she'll love it.
So nice that you're giving away blog candy too!
wendy.roos2boys@gmail.com

AnnBoShow said...

Wow, I just LOVE this! Especially the font for the My Pink. So cute!!!

Anonymous said...

Love the box, especially the "skirt" added to the top, what a great idea. Would love to win the blog candy, it is such a beautiful set. Can contact me at Kurtsmom23 at hotmail dot com.

cvjac2009 said...

thanks for sharing..i love making cards.

Susan said...

The box is wonderful! So cute I just gotta make one!

pj said...

I have so enjoyed your contribution to My Pink Stamper. Thank You.

aottmers said...

Very cute box, I love it. Thanks for the chance to win.

Amy
amottmers@yahoo.com

the 2 Pink Ladies said...

Love the altered gift box. Cute idea. Thanks for sharing.
Hazel
hdhall6002atsbcglobaldotnet

littleeifwife said...

Very cool memory box!! I started out with scrap booking about 10 years ago, but I have wanted to do all creative crafts, my latest being making cards for any occasion instead of buying them....so much more personal & cute! You reminded me that I have many cigar boxes....need to get rid of the smell...in every shape & size & thought of making those into cute little purses/catchall's for my granddaughters!!! Thanks for reminding me!!!

Kymberlee - The Mama Midwife said...

Oh goodness, love that box :)

Kimmy said...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, your project! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful creation for Robyn.
Kimmy
scrappinwithkimmy at gmail dot com

sucor said...

What a beautiful box! I love all the details you added - really makes it special! You make such gorgeous cards, thanks for sharing and inspiring!
sucor_2@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Cute Card! Thank you for sharing

Leticia
scrapbook_butterfly at ymail dot com

Anonymous said...

Your project is beautiful in fact you inspired me to use a cartridge I thought I was no longer intersted in: graphically speaking. Thanks for sharing. I hope I win I will be out of town until July 30. Thanks! esterperez73 at yahoo dot com

Melissaward said...

AWESOME PROJECT!!!!
Thank you for sharing!!


Melissa Ward
http://melissaward72.blogspot.com/

Lezlye said...

Nice projects. TFSiluvscrpn

ginner said...

How sweet you all are to do this for Robyn. :). This is really cute.

susanc818 said...

What a beautiful box--thanks for the opportunity to win!

susanc818@hotmail.com

susanc818 said...

What a great box -- thanks for the opportunity!

susanc818@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

wow jo such a cute box

keep going, cant wait to see more

scrapente.blogspot.com

jandokan said...

what a cute memory box!
thanks for the chance to win the give away, I love it :D
Hugs Anja

njoyinglife said...

L O V E I T !!
I love making cards but it oh so fun to see and try other projects! Thank you for sharing!

Georgiana said...

This is a great project. I love the flower on the lid. I am looking forward to all the projects that the new design team post. Congratulations!

JenBenLola said...

It's adorable. Great job!! :) JenBrierley2@gmail.com

njoyinglife said...

thanks for the inspiration! And I'm glad to find another inspiring blog to add to my list of Blogs To Visit!

Jozie said...

Oh what a beautiful gift/box. Wonderful keepsake! Thanks for sharing

Jozie said...

Beautiful memory gift box - Thanks for sharing

My Serendipity said...

Very cute box in honor of Robyn! I love it!

janeskeepsakes said...

Very cute! Great work. You are very creative. Thank you for sharing and the giveaway.
janejohnson13@wildblue.net

Shana said...

Wow that is a beautiful box.

shanasewing at yahoo dot com

Lori said...

Beautiful memory box - what a very thoughtful gift.

gallionlori at gmail dot com

Jocelyn said...

This is absolutely beautiful! I love all the details and the flower is just gorgeous!!! Maybe you can do a tutorial on this???? :D LOVE IT!!!

jogarcellano at gmail dot com

golfergal said...

Awesome work, can't wait to see what you do next! Jeananne

Riley's Custom Creations said...

I love the box! It's beautiful! I'm tempted to try to do something similar now.

Tonia said...

What a great way to come full circle! Beautiful box! Thanks for the opportunity to win some yummy goodies!

toniamelhorn@carolina.rr.com

Stacy said...

Love the box! It's so pretty!

uratoon@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

What a beautiful and thoughtful way to say thank you.
nlieder02@gmail.com

Dawn McCarty said...

I love the project...thanks for sharing!

Teresa K said...

Jo... love the box . . .but everything you make is beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your talents!

Jacqui said...

I love this box. I think I am going to have a go at making a couple of them for my daughters.
It should be a good challenge for me as I have never altered anything in my life. First time for everything.

durham dot j at shaw dot ca

shanna said...

I love the box. great project.
Awesome giveaway also.
Shanna
stanner58 @ yahoo.com

Angel said...

I like the box, I thought you made the box and then when I read the instructions it says you used a paper mache box. Wow lots easier then making one and sturdier. Thanks for the hop.
angeldon6 atyahoo.com

Cathie Rigby said...

Thanks for sharing this beautiful box idea! I have loved watching your blog for fun inspirations. Glad you were part of the Pink Team. Cathie
www.creativecutter.org

mum of two said...

That is a great altered box! I have really enjoyed seeing everything you did for MPS :)

Ashery said...

Such a cute project! Thanks for sharing!

shari said...

Your box is SO pretty, she will love it. Thanks for the great goodies, I'm enjoying your blog hop. Shari (cricutrookie)

Lynn Fox-Embrey said...

Love the box and it's colors. Robyn will love it. Thanks for offering a nice giveaway.

Unknown said...

I love that box!!! Adorable.

b said...

So glad I found you through the pink stamper. Love your ideas. Thanks for sharing. Beth

bgkuhl2@comcast.net

Carolyn Ruiz said...

I really liked reading about your personal adventure as a Pinkie and knowing some new firsts tht you had along the way! This is my first blog hop, too. :)

thanks for the giveaway. love the box (it really is a nice size). something i will try on my boxes is to punch a border along the lid. i really like that look!

carolynruiz77atcomcastdotnet

Girl E said...

I love the trimming on the lid. This would be a beautiful way to wrap any gift :-)

DEBBIE ORR said...

what a really cute idea thanks for sharing

beejay said...

OMGosh, so cute! I am getting such great ideas on this blog hop, TFS!

Unknown said...

Very cute proyect!!! let's hope to the next proyect!!! Thanks
Karla U
http://kalittlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/

narutopenguingirl said...

What a cute project!

janetbrandon2002 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Great project really cute.. Robyn is going to love it...

Thanks for the chance to your candy... look really good...

Let me hop to Karla's blog.

Thanks

Ivette_aviles@yahoo.com

Purplepatamus! said...

Wonderful job! TFS

http://scrappinandmore.blogspot.com

purpleptamus@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Beautiful job! Thanks for a fun blog hop! I'm really enjoying seeing all the cool projects! Gail gailheinecke at charter dot net

1jmass said...

What a lovely way to store memories. It can easily be adapted to almost any occasion or event.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty!
pawprintspetsits@yahoo.com

Danelle said...

Very cute box! love the color combo

mbchoj said...

Soooo Pretty. Love the idea.
mbchoj@aol.com

Lisa said...

What a great idea. Can't wait to see this item in the background of her Pink Loft. Thanks for the opportunity to win something!


lmskinne@hotmail.com

GiGi said...

Wha a beautifully decorated box - Robyn will love it! Thanks for sharing and for this wonderful opportunity to win.

GiGi

gigiact2 at bellsouth dot net

Turnedgypsy said...

this is pretty and sweet to honor Robin this way.

new to your blog
mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

Teach4U said...

I love your box. The Cindy Loo cart looks like it has some great cuts.

teach4u at yahoo dot com

Denise G said...

What a fun give away. You ladies are doing something so sweet for Robyn. Thanks for all the great ideas you have sent our ways.

Lori said...

Thanks for sharing.

lori dot a dot winters at gmail dot com.

Minta's Creations said...

I love this box idea super cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
Minta

mintab@gmail.com
http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/

Karen Acree said...

Wow! That is way cute....
hkacree@cableone.net

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