Wednesday, March 16, 2011

St. Patrick's Day Blog Hop ...

{{{ HEY HOPPERS }}}

Welcome to Smooches Stampin'! I'm super blessed to be involved in this fun hop and I'm so excited for the opportunity to share my creativity with you. Please Leave a Comment and Become a Follower. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop. Have an amazing St. Patty's Day!


BLOG HOP INFO:

You should be joining us from Alex's Blog: http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/.

Your next stop on the hop is Elizabeth's Blog: www.217creations.blogspot.com

Enjoy the hop and if you get lost you can start from the beginning at Brynn's Blog: http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/


MY PROJECT INFO:

For the St. Patty's Theme - I went Celtic and made a fabulous Green and Gold Mini Book inspired by an Irish Blessing and some delightful Fairies and Butterflies. I added different flowers, ribbon and a ton of shimmer (gold of course!) and there you go. I hope you're inspired by my creation. I'll be giving this sweet book away to 1 lucky hopper so they can put pics of the people who bless their life in it. Have fun hoppin'!

Smooches,
Amy

An Old Irish Blessing :
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall softly upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.


I made a big and beautiful flower out of newsprint paper and sponged it with gold ink, spritzed it with with shimmer and added gold wire tinsel underneath for added texture.



I love these sweet butterflies peeking out of the pattern of the paper. With a little fairie postage stamp placed next to them. Cute! Rosette embellishments add the perfect touch to this 6x6 page.


I love how the rosette turned out! It's burgundy satin adorned with a pearl. It's just the depth of color that this page needed. I love the border punching under the fairie pic. Pretty!



I kept these pages simple. I used the same border punch for uniformity and plenty of room for sweet pics or journaling.

More butterflies have come out to flutter around. Each of them having a little pearl between their wings. And another paper rose adorns the last page.

Have a fabulous day and thanks for visiting!!

61 comments:

  1. Gorgeous!! I just love this book. You did such a nice job on it.

    sherri_braun@hotmail.com

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  2. I love your mini...beautiful work..just beacme a follower.
    g_fessler@msn.om

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  3. Newspaper flower? very interesting!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  4. I am a new follower (thanks to the hop) I love your book, the flower is awesome love it. TFS
    Hugs,
    Melissa D
    mkds312@hotmail.com
    www.sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com

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  5. Love your album. Turned out beautiful!

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  6. Very Pretty. You do great work!

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  7. Beautiful album...so much work, but worth it in the end. Stunning! TFS!

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  8. Gorgeous album! Love your blog, just became a follower !

    HUGS!
    Alex
    http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/

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  9. Very pretty! I love the colors you used! Thanks for sharing! mlc_15@hotmail.com

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  10. This is just beautiful! What a great mini album.
    Jenny Kozar

    jlkozar AT comcast DOT net

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  11. Cute project :)

    Jenny
    Jennykingham at att dot net

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  12. Absolutely beautiful mini!!! You did a fabulous job! TFS ;)

    ~Stacey~
    CreatingACraftyLife.blogspot.com
    CreatingACraftyLife at gmail dot com

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  13. very pretty
    sierrababy08@hotmail.com

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  14. VERY BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE IT

    Katie
    thefurners0704 @ yahoo. com
    http://www.kfurner.blogspot.com

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  15. Stunning mini book. Thanks for sharing. I'm a new follower.

    vwilson577 at yahoo.com
    http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/

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  16. wow, that is amazing!! So beautiful!
    mrsroddy4@aol.com
    http://ICrea8Cards.blogspot.com/

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  17. Very pretty. I love th newspaper flower. TFS
    bhoward at kci dot net
    http://handmadebyhh.blogspot.com/

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  18. Great mini. Love the flower on the front.

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  19. Beautiful mini album!
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  20. This is really a lovely mini and thanks for the inspiration! (I'm a new follower). teelayoung at hotmail dot com

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  21. You know I would have to stop by! :) You are an amazingly talented woman! HUGS!!

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  22. I really like this little mini album. Great attention to detail. Now a follower of your blog and look forward to seeing more of your work!
    Kathy
    mskathywmu4 at cox dot net

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  23. Beautiful book! I'm a new follower and excited to see what you make next! TFS

    ~Tiffany
    tiffanymarierice@yahoo.com
    http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/

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  24. Wow, just beautiful! Love all the detail you've put into it, TFS!
    smile4jenn(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  25. Your album is beautiful!! I have yet to attempt one, but you have inspired me!! I am your newest follower!! Love your work!! TFS!! Jennifer

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  26. This is so beautiful! I love love love your roses, with that paper it is just so pretty! Love all your attention to detail.
    TFS
    Theresa
    tmdettloff@gmail.com

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  27. Excellent, Amy! I love your mini album. So awesome! I'll be in NM the first week of June. Hopefully I will get to meet you!

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  28. What a beautiful project--someone will be blessed to get it! Thank you for your wonderful creation!
    kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net

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  29. wow, that's really elegant.. love it!

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  30. Adorable! Good job.

    nette_r at msn dot com

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  31. What a gorgeous book! Thanks for sharing.

    rpcrafter at gmail dot com

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  32. That is a stunning journal, thanks for the inspiration. I am a new follower and so happy I found you! Here is an Irish Blessing for you:May these rich blessings be your due
    A wealth of friendships, old and new,
    Some service rendered, some solace given,
    And gentle peace with God and Heaven....
    Thanks for the chances to win.

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  33. Fabulous mini album Amy! I love this - it is sooo gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win it! I am a new follower and happy to be here :)

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  34. Gorgeous book! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  35. beautiful mini...love the handmade flowers!
    elisaphotoscrap@gmail.com

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  36. This is so pretty! I really like it!

    xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. Lovely project and love that old Irish blessing:
    "May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand."

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  38. wow what a beautiful book
    hugs

    poochietoo at gmail

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  39. What a beautiful saying and your book is just fabulous, thank you for sharing your work. jman4@comcast.net

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  40. What a gorgeous book. You did fantastic on it.

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  41. GORGEOUS!!! You did a fabulous job!!!

    Hugs,
    Tanya
    freddylswillima@windstream.net

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  42. Love this book! New to your site and love what you're doing!

    ckrut at hotmail dot com

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  43. Love your book it is gorgeous.
    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dotcom

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  44. Love the book and colors. Thank you for giving us a chance to win. Look forward to other creations

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  45. Very beautiful!! You do great work!! I am now a follower!!
    Gina
    gina_scrappincm@hotmail.com

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  46. Beautiful Book !!! TY4S and a pleasure to become a follower....

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  47. I love all things Celtic - nicely done
    perderg@q.com

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  48. OMGoodness...this absolutely stunning! Everything about this album is gorgeous!

    Thanks so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com
    zloe.blogspot.com

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  49. Beautiful mini.

    mommyscraftycreations@gmail.com
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  50. very pretty project. Thank you for sharing.

    Kristin
    ksully4597 at gmail dot com

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  51. I love it!! Wow wow wow!! You did a great job. I love old old world look you captured!

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  52. Beautiful album! Love the flowers.

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  53. Nice mini, your flowers are beautiful. TFS
    Evelyn (Evinadas)

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  54. Beautiful work on your mini album. Just gorgeous. TFS and I am a new follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  55. Beautiful Mini Book Love it I am a new follower Love your blog.
    http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

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  56. {{{Thank you so much for your amazing words}}} I now know how Oprah feels when she walks out and everyone claps and hoorays for her - It's incradible! Thanks everyone!! I'll have my hubby choose a winner tomorrow so, stay tuned for the reveal. Y'all are fantastic and I'm truly blessed to be surrounded by amazing people.
    Smooches, Amy

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  57. You do some great work. Thanks for sharing.
    melehtola1@gmail.com

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  58. Such a pretty album! I love it. I never can do those on my own without a kit. Can't wait to give it a try sometime! I'm a new follower.

    XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/

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