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Birthday/Bloggerversary Celebration!!!

WOO HOO!!!  Another blog hop!  I love these blog hops... filled with prizes, fun projects to see and a TON to learn.  This one is NO exception!  By now you should be arriving from Holly's AWESOME creation.  If you are just joining us, you will want to start our hop from the beginning (HERE) so you don't miss any of the blog hop goodness.  The blog candy up for grabs on this blog is TWO of the Skull Flower suckers like the one's pictured in Nicole's arrangement.  Just leave a comment on this post between now and the 7th for your chance to win.  I will pick the winner the evening of the 7th when the hop is over and post it on my blog.  Good luck everyone.

So my holiday themed birthday project is... you guessed it... Valentines.  And I made this for our birthday girl/co-blog organizer Nicole, The Canadian Nickel.  Happy Birthday Nicole!!!  And thank you to my friend Barb for inspiring this blog hop project.  I used lots of goodies from my bag of tricks:  Love Struck Cricut cartridge for the lips and heart charm, Mo Manning's Cupid In Love digi, Dollz Bonez Skull Flower digi, Spellbinders large circle and scalloped circle sets, Stickles, Copic Markers (of course!) and lots and lots of Red Hots!!!  I also used the yellow metallic Sakura Gel pen to highlight the arrow tip and the bow, but for some reason the lighting for the pic was bad and you really can't see how very cool it really is on this project.  DANG IT!!!  Anyway, this is my very first Mo Manning purchase.  I'm always so afraid to work with Mo Manning images due to how strict the licensing rules are on these images.  Hopefully no one will mind that I altered the image with the Happy Birthday message and that I cut out the face of the cherub to pop it up.  I really am thrilled with how this turned out.... I cannot believe that I made that!!! 


Here's a close up of the finished Mo Manning image... STILL can't get the awesomeness of that Sakura to show!
Now I can't end this post without extending a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Meighen for celebrating her Bloggerversary.  You did it girl... and with style!  Can't wait to get to know you and your blog better over this next year!!!

Ok folks, you should now be off to DD's blog.  Have fun with the rest of the hop and good luck to everyone on snagging all of the blog hop goodies!!! 

***Update:  Ok, so I just realized that it is Meighen's Birthday too!!!  YIKES!  Meighan, I'm so sorry..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHICKIE!!!

*** Copics Used:  100, C1, C4, C7, E25, E27, E33, E42, E49, R14, R22, R27, R29, W1, W3

Comments

Pammejo said…
Wow, your coloring is amazing what a cute idea. Love it. I am a follower, your blog is beautiful
http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
pammejo1@yahoo.com
SHUT THE FRONT F'N DOOR...NO WAY! OH WOW...THANK YOU! OH YA YOU EARNED CAPS LOCK!!!! YOU ARE JUST THE SWEETEST EVER!!!!! I HEART YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE MOON AND BACK!!!!
Unknown said…
I love your card and I am a follower. TFS
Really adorable. i know Nicole will love it and the sculls are just perfect. Thank for donating your time and talent for our bdays and blog bdays.
HUGS
Meighen
Great project! I am already a follower! abusybee24atcoxdotnet
EllenM said…
New follower here and your project is just WONDERFUL. TFS your talents. I'd love it if you followed me too :)

EllenM
EllenM361@gmail.com

http://lifeatwalnuthill.blogspot.com/
The ScrapBox said…
New follower from The Scrapbox! You can find me at www.scrapbox00.com / www.scrapbox00.blogspot.com / scrapbox00.com
or you can find me on facebook!
Love the bouquet!!
Jenn said…
I love the centerpiece!! What a special touch this will add to a table!
http://scrap-a-tude.blogspot.com/
Unknown said…
Love the Project everything is just amazing. TFS
Debbie
Http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
debbie_craine at hot mail dot com
Amanda said…
Cute! You did a great job! TFS!!

amandawoodau at hotmail dot com
just fabulous, i love your coloring too!
liz :o)
Martha galvez said…
Great project. love it! Thanks for sharing.
Brenna said…
the stamping is amazing...the sakura pens look amazing! thanks for sharing your projects!
brenna
rbanderson@live.ca
Pam AKA: picnic said…
wow awesome work with the copic's great project...
pjnscrapbooking@pldi.net
am a follower
EstherT said…
The B'day bouquet is totally cool! The skull flowers made me laugh out loud- literally! :)

~Thanks, Esther
esthert119 at yahoo dot ca
Tanya said…
Awesome job, love it :)

Following!
Tanya P.
phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
Trisha said…
Great coloring. Very pretty. Thanks for sharing and I am a follower.
CricutLvr!! said…
Wow great projects!! Great job with the coloring!!
Having a giveaway on my blog! Come check it out!
cricutlvr.blogspot.com
Unknown said…
Love how you colored your project. TFS. I am a new follower.
Hugs,
Melissa D
mkds312@hotmail.com
www.sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com
Gina Kinde said…
what an adorable project you have made for valentines day I just love it. so cute. thanks for sharing and I am a follower of your blog and you really inspire me. thanks for the inspiration.gina kinde ginak1117@att.net
how cute is this calebwmartin@yahoo.com
scrapperbecka said…
OMG! That is awesome. Love your project
Ashley said…
I love this cute bouquet. I love all the red!!

Ashley
ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com
pigs cricut said…
love the ideas
pigs20052002@yahoo.com
Theresa said…
She is gonna love it...beautiful.
firelass51@aol.com
p.s.- new follower here.
Love the card
i am now a follower
Carina
http://paperjunkiemama.blogspot.com/
Anna said…
So cute. Great coloring. Awesome.
Sally said…
What a cute idea!

Sally
opolski07@gmail.com
Nicolle Kramer said…
What a wonderful project...great work..:)

nicolleatnicollelovesscrapbookingdotcom
Kimmarie Baker said…
I love the arrangement you made ofr Nicole. The first thing I noticed on there were the skulls. Isn't that funny - this is what your blog candy is. Great coloring too. kimmariebaker@gmail.com
Great card, you did and awesome job coloring.

Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom
Becky Dunham said…
Very sweet project - love that little cupid :)
Kristin said…
Great job! This bouquet is amazing!

Kristin
ksully4597 at gmail dot com
Unknown said…
What an awesome job on your project, very pretty!!
Cindy
miller896042 at bellsouth dot net
Anonymous said…
~ Great project! Love the coloring!

~ I'm a new Mental Case Follower of your Blog!

Hip Hop and Awaaaaayyy!

Email: QC Kelsey
Visit Blog: Crystal Case Creative Creations
Jennifer said…
Danielle,

What a unique & cool project!!! :) I love it!

Thank you so much for sharing,

Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com
ShersL84bed said…
Cute Cute Cute bouquet. Thanks for the neat idea.

ShersL84bed@aol.com
Janiel/ janny said…
Hi Danelle, You did a FABBY job with this image!! Very creative pot of hearts!!! Peats turned out great!!!

Tried to do the whole blog hop but it was hard as 4 or 5 of the the blogs were NOT up and running yet..So got lost a few times.. :o( So just gave up.....
hugs, Janiel
Unknown said…
Really amazing work. Love it. I am now one of your newest followers =)

Hugs from Lilli =)
l.a.nikolaisen at gmail dot com
www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.com
Heather said…
Great project! TFS!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
mbchoj said…
Nice bouquet! Love your coloring!
mbchoj at aol dot com
Samantha said…
What a great project! I am a new follower!

http://samanthascricutcreations.blogspot.com/
samanthascricutcreations@live.com
jcinokc said…
Love your project. Thanks for the hop!

jenlovcarr at aol dot com
Scrappy Jackie said…
What a cute little center piece. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring us as usual... pjritsema at gmail dot com
Anniebee said…
Wow! Both your project and your coloring technique are fantastic! Really enjoyed visiting your blog and became a new follower on this hop! I'll be back when I have more time to look around.

Anne
lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com
Trinkets-n-Treasures.Artfire.com
Hey Danielle

Girl you rock!!! I LOVE this, and the skulls are tooo freaking cool! This is amazing... (OK, Ill stop now..LOL)
I am already a follower of your blog
TFS
Bonnie
http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com
Celeste B. said…
OH MY WORD!!!! How adorable!!!! TFS! :)
ScrappinAnn said…
Great project! Thanks for sharing. My twin girls will be 10 on Valentine's Day!
I am a new follower of your wonderful blog.
Please stop by my blog and see why I love February!
ScrappinAnn@gmail.com
annlenth.blogspot.com
karensk said…
Cute project. I became a follower.

Thanks for sharing,
karen k 3 at ameritech dot net

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