Welcome to the Winter/Christmas Blog Hop Hosted by Paulette from Around the Block by Scrapalette. If you're already following the hop, then you will have arrived here from HappyScrapper64 , but if you just happened to stop by my blog today, you can start at the beginning of the hop at Around the Block With Scrapalette .
My project for today's hop was inspired by a sign I saw while shopping recently. The sign in the store was a simpler design with just a picture of a package and the sentiment. Still, I knew I needed to have one, because, I'm embarrassed to admit, I have been known to peek at a present or two over the years!
In the end my design ended up much more elaborate than the store sign and for once, it turned out just as I pictured it in my head! The finished size is 12 X 14 so I had to make background paper to fit. I did this by alternating strips of lt and dk green card stock. At the seams I used a zig zag stamp and red glitter embossing.
The hand is from the Sentimentals cartridge. The original image was holding a card, which I simply cut out. Some white lace was added to the sleeve cuff as was some small ric rac. A white button was embossed with gold embossing powder and a tiny pearl was added to the center.
The packages are from Jolly Holidays, pretty much used exactly as they are, except the top was cut from the larger package so that it could be "propped" open. All the images were cut twice and adhered together with foam tape for dimension. The letters are from the Elegant Cakes cartridge, welded with the Gypsy. They are cut in white then covered with Martha Stewart Crystal Fine glitter. For a fun final touch, I used a variety of white buttons to create a border.
I also have some yummy blog candy up for grabs. To be eligible to win, simply leave me a comment on this post. Also, please be sure to leave me a way to contact you. I'll draw a winner on Tu, 11/8.
Thank you so much for hopping with us today and I hope you enjoyed my project. Your next stop is Chris at Scrappin-Nanapuddin. Have a wonderful weekend!
54 comments:
lol...love your sense of humor and this sign is too cute!
I love it love it, I chuckled when I saw your card, not sure if it was guilt though that made me giggle.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com
meicopetshop at hotmail dot com
Love the idea of this card!
Love your sign. I too get very tempted to peek and always have to remind myself not to ruin the surprise. Great job on your sign!
Hugs, Wini
wini@looneybugdesigns.com
really cute! love how you combined the images!!
Love your sign, so true for many of us LOL!!!
Hugs
Adele
Love the sign! The hand turned out beautifully. Great job!
We could start a new group of "PEEKERS"! Now that my children have children, they still live with peekers (lol). Really like your details in your sign.
tfs
cherilynne5@yahoo.com
Your sign is just adorable. Don't we all want a "peek"?? TFS
Donna C.
goCricutgo (CC)
OH Maria I LOVE IT, all the buttons you put on there must have taken you awhile.
Love your sign Maria, and the saying is perfect!
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HappyScrapper64@bex.net
What a wonderful idea, it turned out great. So very creative! papermemories4u@ yahoo.com
I Love the sign Maria!! Too funny I think I'll lift this and make one for dad as we have always had to hide the presents from him cause he peeks!! TFS!!
I love your sign! I have been known to peek a time or two myself (actually got caught as a kid and lost all my presents that year). Your sign made me laugh! TFS.
Kris
dietzrobles at yahoo dot com
OH My GOODNESS!!! I LOVE this sign!!!! You did an outstanding job on it! I love all the details.
Dana
Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com
This sign describes me to a "T", :)
I love everything about it! Fabulous!
Colleen (gonescrappin' C. Circle)
I love the sign - it turned out great. I can't believe how many buttons are on there!
l_pirelli@yahoo.com
Love your sign and the wording is sooo true.
vickiebryn@yahoo.com
Great job! love the little hand, so clever! I enjoyed hopping with you! hope you had fun at your crop today!
nanapuddin2u at gmail dot com
Love this!! So playful and fun!
So very creative! love the buttons.
Liz
lavendarandroses at sbcglobal dot com
Love This! I need to make one for my 62yr old mother, who still peeks every year!lol
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maria - what a great picture!!! love it! i peeked around your blog site too! you have lots of great stuff! I am your newest follower -- looking forward to seeing even more!!!
Lisa G
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http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/
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Great project, and idea........
mreyes2710@gmail.com
HaHa..love the sense of humor you have!! Very cute and creative!! TFS!! I am already a follower here!!
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Rexann♥
Too cute!!
brz352@yahoo.com
I adore your project. It's beautiful!!
That is too cute! Great Job :-)
Wonderful project. Thanks for the giveaway!
Beth
bimidd@yahoo.com
Gorgeous card! love all the details, colors and textures.
Darling project! Love all the buttons & the sleeve the most. So creative. TFS ChelleBee
kweenbee_612@yahoo.com
Love the sign. I still peek! LOL
mbchoj at aol dot com
Your card is very creative - love it!
qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca
This is wonderfully fantastic! I really love it!
michelegreen120 at gmail dot com
www.michelegreen.com
I peek too. :)
Tooo stinking cute!! I love it!
Wow! Thanks for sharing!
I love it!! (and I admit I peek sometiems too but shhh don't tell my DH! )
:)TFS!
:)Khrista
khristamcbride@comcast.net
Love it...and love that you admit to peeking; I mean don't we all? I quit at age 12 because I ruined Christmas for myself because I peeked LOL!
Very cute card thanks for sharing.
Your sign is too cute. The details are amazing.
Great project! I love the buttons! Thanks for the chance to win!
karenskapin at yahoo dot com
Beautiful sign--Love the buttons--I peek too!!!!millierose651@aol.com
Your sign is over-the-top cute! Love the layering you did on the sleeve with the lace and the ric rac. I'm a new follower and a big fan!
lflinesatcomcastdotnet
How cute! I love to peek, too! Great project!
Carolyn
http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com
Love your sign idea! When haven't we peeked?!!!
leannelundquist@yahoo.com
This is so cute!!! I love how you added the buttons down the side and the sentiment is awesome! Thank you so much!
Lisa
lisascreativeniche at gmail.com
My goodness- how cute is this-I love the lil peekey hand!
SOOO cute... I love the saying.
sjox44@insightbb.com
What a cute sign! I like that you made it more elaborate. The ruffle on the sleeve is a great touch! It's been great hopping with you!
Hi Maria,
Your sign is SUPER CUTE!!! :) And I love all the buttons!
Thanks so much for sharing (and for the chance to win such yummy goodies!),
Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com
I love your sign. I am a peeker too.
Love it Maria - may need to make a sign like this, I admit I can be a bit of a peeker too.
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