Friday, March 4, 2011

Make like a bunny and blog hop!

 

(Did you come from Julie’s place? Great job! You have arrived safely!)

Hey there. . . thanks for stopping at Scrap Happens for the Operation Write Home bloghop! I’ll make this short and sweet. . . as you blog hoppers read this, I will be making a 300 mile journey to the nearest Hobby Lobby with my friend Kirsten in tow. :D We have been looking forward to this trip for a long time and the snow is starting to melt enough that we feel like we can make the trek safely. . . that’s what girls like us from the frozen tundra of Idaho have to do to get supplies, besides the local WalMart or online shopping! So my hopping will have to wait until Sunday. . . but here is a little treat for all of you!

Here is my springy card. . . there are a lot of things that remind me of spring. . . flowers, baby animals, ABOVE ZERO TEMPERATURES. . . and starting to plan a garden. . . one of my favorite things is fresh strawberries and blossoms on the fruit trees! Fruit papers and embellies are very IN this scrap season. . . most of this card is made by papers and stamps by IMAGINISCE called BERRYLICIOUS. I also used a “You’re Sweet” sentiment stamp by CTMH!

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I followed one of the latest sketches from Stars & Stamps to make this card because well, those sketches are just one of my favorite things about Operation Write Home and the S&S blog! I can hardly wait for Sunday and the new sketch every week. I have printed each one and keep them in a binder. They are SO very handy when you are in need of a quick card idea or you just want to have fun using your scraps!

Blog candy time! Here are a few little sentiments for you to print to go along with your fruity scrap stash. I hope that you will get the opportunity to use them . . . maybe along with a future sketch challenge or something fun!

peachy_scraphappens     berrysweet_scraphappens

To use them, just right click for the bigger version and click save or print. . . if you have a photoshop program or something similar, you can resize them however you like.

Also, I am still dealing stamps and ink and such by my favorite company, Close To My Heart. Anyone who makes a purchase through me this month (March 1-31) Will be entered in a drawing to win a free MARCH Stamp of the Month Set. Here it is. . .

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Just stop by my Close To My Heart shop any old time! These bunnies remind me of an old version of a Peter Rabbit book that I had when I was a little girl. I just love them and I couldn’t leave them out of the blog hop. . . they are bunnies, after all!!!

Thank you for stopping by. . . hop along now to Yvonne’s page . . . she is One Creative Momma for sure! Big hugs to all!

77 comments:

Cindy said...

This is soooo cute! :o) We gotta chat soon to catch up!
Hugs,
Cindy

Unknown said...

Wow, love the use of the yellow against the red... really makes it POP!!!

Thanks for sharing

Mindy

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

IMAGINISCE is one of my favorite companies - have not seen this collection yet - great card - thanks for the freebies - enjoy your shopping trek - luckily I have a HObby Lobby about 5 miles away but my local scrapbook store just closed - very sad. where will I get my doeses of paper therapy.

Barb Housner

Cindy's Card Co said...

I recognize this sketch. Nice job. The patterned paper is perfect.

Shirley G said...

very cute card. Love the sweet cherries. TFS the sentiments.

Marilyn Webb said...

Gorgeous, thanks for the sentiments!

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Unknown said...

Cute card! I love the fruit theme. And thanks for the chance to win some stamps! I love CTMH!

Lillian Child said...

So sweet!

I do so enjoy the OWH events as I get to meet so many lovely and talented people along the way. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing your creativity with us today! My husband is a decorated Vietnam veteran and this event always holds such a special place in my heart.

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RobinH said...

"sweet" card! thanks for sharing, have fun on your trip to Hobby Lobby

helloholley said...

What a adorable and fun card!!! I love that stamp set too....reminds me of Peter Rabbit!!! Happy hoppin'

Yvonne said...

Your card is very sweet! and I'm so jealous that your at Hobby Lobby today! Have a great day!
~Yvonne
OneCreativeMomma at yahoo dot com

Jan Hunnicutt said...

I hope you had a great day at Hobby Lobby, I can relate to the not having much shopping in your hometown. Love your card today, that sketch what a challenge for me!

Caryl P said...

Wow, that is quite a trek in a quest for crafts. I wouldn't be able to keep myself to a budget after that long of a drive. Good luck! Thanks for sharing the fun card...I can't wait for the berries to arrive!

Janet said...

Thank you for being part of the blog hop!

Cora said...

I recognize that sketch!Nice job. Thanks for the digis

Cora said...

I was going to say I was raised in Idaho. From Nampa. Moved to Oregon as a young mother way back in 1964. Nampa is still home

Loni said...

I must say, you make me happy that I live in Texas and we're only in the 40's today. Safe travels to you this weekend. Thx for the art and your support of OWH. Hugs and Blessings, Loni

Mindy :) said...

I just got that same paper, and was looking for some inspiration to use it! Thanks!!!
Mindy O.

scrappernic said...

Wow, you must be headed my way down here in Boise? I was so excited when Hobby Lobby opened here. Now I just try to stay away because it costs me too much! Have fun! Love your card :)

Judy Rozema said...

So so sweet! Thanks for the sentiments and the opportunity to win the set! I would love a new catalog! Can you email me with cost? The addy is on my blog in the left sidebar. Thanks!

Linda said...

Great idea on the Sketch binder! The sketches are great!

Seongsook Duncan said...

So sweet! Thanks for the inspiration and for the sentiment. Enjoy your journey!

Julie said...

Wow, Nancy! Thank you for the shout out about the sketch challenges! I'm so happy we can inpire you! I LOVE your card, it's absolutely adorable. And thank you SO MUCH for the fruity sentiments - did you know, I have a set of fruit stamps that I have NEVER used because I couldn't figure out what to do with them?? Now I will!!

Linda Anderson said...

How fun, craft shopping!!! I've never been to a Hobby Lobby, but I've heard they are wonderful!!! Enjoy!

I've enjoyed your card, soooo sweet!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Linda

Yvonne said...

Hi there! I'm not too far away from you--I'm in Oregon, but I live in the valley where the temps stay pretty mild and not too much winter snow. I'm enjoying my first OWH blog hop!

Redonna said...

Cute card. Thanks for sharing!

Sherry Hickey said...

Your card makes me long for spring and summer, too! Hope your road trip is fun and FRUITFUL, lol! I can totally understand driving 300 miles...See you soon at OWH!

Aim said...

Cute, cute card!! TFS

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scrapbookingwithamy (at) gmail (dot) com

Monica said...

Your card is adorable! Thanks for hopping with us today!

Cyndi S said...

Your card is so cute. Love the cherries.
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Scrapacat said...

Beautiful card - I love the sketch, and I'm right there with you on fresh berries and fruit tree blossoms! Thanks for offering your generous blog candy, too. ♥ky

Tereza Crump said...

I hope you had lots of fun at Hobby Lobby and didn't get yourself into debt!! hahaha LOL thanks for the blog candy and sharing your cherry card. :) thanks for contributing to OperationWriteHOme.

Operation Write Home said...

Hope you're having a great road trip to SHOP SHOP SHOP while we HOP HOP HOP! lol. Cute cute card - hope you get to hop when you're back home!

Unknown said...

Hobby Lobby should give you freebies for a 300 mile trek!! That's dedication! I was feeling sorry for myself for 40 miles one way to HL. No more LOL! Your card and sentiments are berry sweet.

Erika said...

Thanks for the digi's! And as a military wife - thank you for donating your creations to OWH!

Teresa said...

Cute cards! TFS

Unknown said...

Adorable card, thanks for sharing.

Cindy O said...

What a fun color combination! Thanks for the story of your shopping trek.

Rhonda Miller said...

What a great card. Thanks for sharing the sentiments.

Cut n Paste said...

Cute card! Hope you had a great time at HobbyLobby!

AllisonG said...

Thanks so much for sharing your cards!

Paula S. said...

Always guaranteed a FUN post at your stops Nancy (ABOVE ZERO TEMPERATURES...LMAO!) Really cute card and sentiments too. Hope you have a wonderful shopping trip too. Thanks for hopping today!

MaGoooo said...

CUTE card!!!

Susan said...

great card :)
and thanks BERRY much for the adorable sentiments!
Susan

Angie said...

What a super sweet card! :) Thanks for the free sentiments, being from the state of Georgia the first one will be used alot since we are the Peach state! :)

Love the stamp set and yes, it does remind me of the Peter Rabbit book series too. I use to think it would be so awesome to live with Peter Rabbit and all his brothers and sisters. They were contantly getting into something! LOL!

Michelle Single said...

That card is so cute!!!

Rene said...

Thanks for sharing your lovely card!
I hope you made the trek safely!

Cheryl said...

Adorable card! I love the fun design.


--Cheryl--

Lisa said...

That is sooo cute! :)

Monica Hunter said...

I love your card layout! Great work!

Ann said...

Love the "fruity" card. TFS!!

MelissaS said...

love how you split the image across 3 panels. So cute and cheery! Thanks for sharing in this fun hop!

Doris T. said...

Nancy - very pretty card! Makes we want to play in my garden too :)
Doris, stop #45

Anonymous said...

Loved your card. Pat

Dolores A. said...

Such a "sweet" card Nancy. Thanks for the cute sentiments as well.

Carol L said...

Great card - I too love the sketch challenges! TFS the sentiments!

Anonymous said...

Great inspiration to think about other things besides flowers and bunnies (which are great, too!). Thanks for the inspiration! And, I hope your trip to Hobby Lobby was a success!

RhondaG - The Stampin' Bunny said...

Very cute fruity cutie pies~!

ShersL84bed said...

Berry cute. :0)

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Shelly said...

I hope you're having fun on your trip! Your card is really cute. Thank you for the great sentiments.

Just A Pac Rat said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing your talent!

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SueB said...

Thanx for the inspiration!

Dixie Cochran said...

300 miles!!! Yikes!! Hope you filled the basket while you were there! You did a great job with that sketch. Thanks for posting before your big adventure!

Kelley said...

Great card! And just where is the Hobby Lobby? I haven't heard of them in Oregon or Washington, so are you headed east?

Marsha said...

Fun card.

bernietom47 said...

Wonderful Card. So sweet and cheery.
Blessings Bernie

doverdi said...

Great card. Hope you have a fun road trip. Thanks for the freebies.

Holly / InkPaperStamps said...

Your card looks a bit like a slot machine--with someone about to win the jackpot! How fun. . . .

pennyd said...

Your card brought a smile to my face, thank you!

Shelly Schmidt said...

Love your card- and I agree- great Spring images! That is a long way to a Hobby Lobby- yikes!!! Cute bunny stamps! Fun OWH HOP!

Christine said...

well??? how did you excursion go??? was it all you had hoped for? besides the gas money - hope you didn't break the bank - LOL
your cards are great inspiration as always - thanks for hopping with OWH

KellyRae said...

Sweet sweet card. TFS

Tammy said...

Cute card! Thanks for sharing!

~Jeri~ said...

Such a cute card! Love the freebies and that is an adorable bunny stamp set!

grandmalee said...

What a "sweet" card! Thanks for the sentiments! They're great! Thanks for supporting OWH!

FibreJunky said...

very sweet card!! oooh, and now I want strawberries!!!