Friday, April 1, 2011

Whimsical Wednesday's Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Whimsical Wednesday's Grand Opening Blog Hop! So glad you could join us. You should have arrived from the super talented Nanne's blog. If you just happen to stop by to say hello you can just start at the beginning of the hop by clicking here.



 I made this for my "BEST FRIEND". We have been friends for over 20 years and she is turning the "BIG 40" in May. I thought this would be cute, fun and still use BLACK but not make it so dreadful!
So I cut the purse with chipboard ( I wanted it to be sturdy) at 5 1/4 and then cut the Stampin Up paper to cover at the same size for a more decorative look. I wanted  to put something to emphasize her birthday so I made little paper lollipops. I covered the white lollipop sticks with some ribbon. I cut the lollipop shapes from Accent Essentials in 3 different sizes. I ran 2 of the sizes thru my Zyron so I could add the glitter for a little bling. I LOVE that little machine! I also put floral foam in the inside so the sticks will be sturdy. Added a little glitter, ribbon, some wire and some paper from my scraps for a filler.
I made a coordinating card that slips inside the purse!

The materials I used is as follows;
Cartridges: Tags,Bags,Boxes and More, Accent Essentials, Wild Card, Storybook
Stamps: Papertrey Ink~ Around and About Sentiments & Birthday Bash
Paper: Stampin Up, Papertrey Ink and Black Chipboard
Extras: Martha Stewart Glitter, Memento Black, Inkseentials Enamel Accents, ribbon, lollipop sticks and wire
 
So for my blog candy I will be giving away some of the products I used to make my project.
Xyron 5" Creative Station (510)
Inkssentials Enamel Accents pack (black and white)
Martha Stewart 3 pack glitter and glue( onyx, sterling, hematite)


All you have to do is leave a comment and a way for me to contact you. Please just try to leave one comment. I do have to approve the comments, so I will try to quickly post your comments. If you would like, you can become a follower but it is not neccessary! That is it! The hop ends Sunday at midnight EST. I hope to have the winner up Monday! The winner has a week to contact me with their information.

Babbette from the Kraft Outlet is sponsoring our hop. In addition to giving one lucky winner a $20.00 gift certificate to her store she is offering something for all of you. From April 1 until April 7 enter the code BLOGHOP at check out for 10% off your total purchase.
Also Patsy from The Prairie Bird Boutique has generously offered a bundle of her shabby crinkle ribbon!
A "BIG" Thank You to these generous women!

Thank You for stopping by today I hope you enjoyed this stop. Your next stop is the amazing and talented Zeni!



71 comments:

  1. Kim,
    Love the blog facelift! It looks fantastic! I love the gift set you created for your best friend! I know she will too! Those flowers are awesome! I need to go start at the beginning of the hop. Great job, as usual.
    :) Janice

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  2. WOW!!! This project is wonderful! I just love it! Love your blog too!

    jlowery19@gmail.com

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  3. I love this set...the black and white looks great!

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  4. Your purse was very clever - TFS!
    pam_lash at yahoo dot com

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  5. What a FUN purse and card for your friend!!! Happy birthday to her:):)
    new follower:)
    ~Kim
    http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
    kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com

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  6. Hi Kimberly~ I am a fellow W.W. design team member & wanted to come by & support you. I just adore your projects! They turned out so gorgeous. I am a big fan of black & white but then you throw in the gorgeous flowers, scallops & houndstooth! Wow!
    Great job.
    Have fun on the hop.
    Crafty best wishes,
    Sonia

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  7. Wow!! What a nice job! Your friend is going to love it. I love black/white. Very stunning! I am a new follower of yours. Hope you hop over to my blog and check it out too:)
    Sherrie K.
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  8. Hey Kim! Your project is so awesome and I know your friend is going to LOVE it. Cant wait to start this DT journey with you and see what other wonderful projects you come up with.

    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

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  9. Your project is wonderful!! I am sure your friend will LOVE it. I am so happy to be on the Dt with all of you very talented ladies!! Cathryn :)

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  10. Beautiful projects! I am loving the hounds tooth paper and those flowers are amazing! Tfs.
    I am super excited to be on this design team with you and look forward to seeing all of your wonderful creations. Have a great day. :)

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  11. I LOVE the Black and white, and sparkle!! This project is super amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing. Love it!!
    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  12. OH! You used my favorite colours, what a fun project...your girlfriend is going to love it! TFS!
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  13. Love your project . Thanks for sharing.

    http://lindascraftcorner.blogspot.com
    lindascraftcorner at yahoo dot com

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  14. Beautiful!:) Thanks for the chance to win:)

    Kaitlin
    angel1694@comcast.net

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  15. Those are AWESOME! My hubby turned 40 this year and I would have LOVED this idea....although I don't know if he would've liked the purses. LOL!

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  16. Totally FABULOUS projects! Very chic all done up in the black and white! Who wouldn't mind receiving these gifts? It's been one fantastic creation after another on this hop and I can't wait to see whats next. You did and awesome job, Kim!
    Dig the yummy blog candy!
    www.bellabugcreations@live.com

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  17. Very fun! I love how you made it black for the age, but made it feel trendy and fun :)

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  18. OMG I love your project and what a great giveaway I hope I win!!
    alvinadiaz@msn.com

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  19. I just want to say I would have loved getting this on my 40th. My gift bags and cards were not nearly this cheerful. They made me feel old; these are fun and fresh.

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  20. Beautiful - love the black and white! Thanks for sharing! :-)

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  21. What a cute gift idea. TFS.

    Karen C

    http://emptynestboutique.blogspot.com
    emptynestboutique at yahoo dot com

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  22. What a lovely gift!! It might be black, but it's certainly not dreadful...it's very classy! TFS

    ~Sharon C.
    sconn0925 at yahoo dot com

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  23. Love the classic black and white.

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  24. What a great gift set. Black and white is so classic. Your friend will love it. Thanks for sharing.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  25. Kim your blog looks SO cute! Great job, I'm loving it and I love your projects SO gorgeous! And I'm finally a follower. I'm not sure what took me so long. Hugs- Glora

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  26. Love, Love, LOVE the black and white themed items. Really classy! I'm always thrilled to do these hops because I find so much inspiring talent to draw from.
    dbonczek@comcast.net

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  27. Love it!! Thanks for the chance to win! I am a new follower. :)

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  28. What great projects for your BFF's birthday. I am sure she will love them.

    Heather from princesspaperprojects at yahoo dot com

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  29. This project is AWESOME! Love it! Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy too!

    Hugs
    Carrie
    cau0617 at yahoo dot com

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  30. I love this. My husband saw it from his chair and thought it had something to do with Mickey Mouse, LOL. He couldn't see it very good and caught the color and what looked like 2 ears.
    tambo1010 at comcast dot net

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  31. How cute, she is going to love it!!!

    http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

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  32. First of all Kim, your blog is outstanding!!! Madeline has outdone herself once again! Second, you are so freaking talented!!! I love the gift bag and card and how you coordinated. Your friend is going to absolutely love it and the black and white theme was great! TFS and I look forward to working with you on the DT! :)

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  33. Wow!! These are amazing!!! Love the black and white!! Thanks for the chance to win
    reissfam10 at aol dot com

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  34. Oh wow!!! What a lucky friend!!! Its all gorgeous!! She's gonna love it!! TFS!!! :)

    ~Kimi
    kmbrlysue22 at yahoo dot com

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  35. wow- your friend is lucky to get such great bday goodies! enjoying the hop! =)Tiffany
    Breakfast at Tiffany's

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  36. Wow!! love the project and great candy give-a-way... good luck everyone..
    Its gonna be great working with you on the DT for WW..
    Hugs
    Nanné

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  37. Love the black and white! Your friend is going to love it, TFS!
    Jenn
    craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com
    smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

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  38. Oh my dear friend! Your project is just gorgeous! Love the paper you used...where did u get it..kidding! :) haha. My birthday is in September ok. Well it was a long road to get here, and you will never know how much I appreciate you taking the ride with me. You really are an amazing person. I can't wait till we have our challenges.

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  39. I am glad that you are part of the new design team!! can't wait to see what you will do next!! Loved the black and white projects you made for your friends 40th Birthday!! and it's great to have a friend that long! That was verry pretty, loved the blak and white!!!

    Thank You,
    Tina Tackett Lake


    bina328135@msn.com

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  40. What a great gift for your friend...and a nice way to celebrate that milestone!!! Very pretty and girly....I really love it!!! She will too! Have fun celebrating! TFS
    hugs,
    joni

    arcocha at yahoo dot com

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  41. Your project is just AMAZING as usual.Love how everything goes together.SOOO creative,very happy to be on the DT with you!

    HOLLY CANDY!!! Great giveaway!
    :)

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  42. That is AMAZING!!! Definately can tell you put a lot of work into that - and it is so fitting, and yet still pretty!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  43. Your project is absolutely amazing! I love it! The black and white color combo definitely made it all "pop". So excited to be working with you on the DT! :)

    ~Roberta, TxScrapperMom

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  44. hi! New follower here. I love this project. Black and white always looks so cool Love those big flowers and the patterned paper you used.

    Thanks for the chance to win
    Liz
    whichcraft@me.com

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  45. HOLY CRAP girlfriend! That's some candy you got! Geez! LOL!
    Okay first off..the new blog is GORGEOUS! Really is! And the project is way too fun!
    You are just the sweetest and I've had the BEST time getting to know you!

    xoxo Leah

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  46. These are great! Love the purse!

    karenskapin at yahoo dot com

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  47. Wow beautiful work. Love your projects. In a new follower. oh and Happy Birthday to your Best Friend!!

    mommyscraftycreations@gmail.com
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  48. hi kim great project! i like the over the hill color theme yet its still pretty.
    thanks for the opportunity to win your awesome blog candy
    branmuffinsmom@yahoo.com

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  49. Wow!! That purse is soooo cute! I love that it is black and white too...you could use it for so many different occasions just be changing the sentiment! TFS! Awesome blog candy too!!!
    sweetheartcopper at msn dot com

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  50. I just LOVE this! I love the black & white and esptcially the houndstooth print!! Fab project!!

    Paula Bee
    pbeeman02@gmail.com

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  51. WOW WEEE!!!! Your projects are outstanding!!! Very inspirational. I have some fabric just like that paper.lol Your candy is really mouth watering!! pennykitz@charter.net
    http://pennykitz.blogspot.com/

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  52. Kim! I love it! Love anything Black and White. Love your alfresco photography too! You are so talented.

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  53. love your projects.. i think black & white look very good together and you made them look great. I love how they match too! thanks for sharing and the chance to win!
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  54. I love the card and project. I think your friend will love it too!
    mary3mom at yahoo dot com

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  55. Very chic!! The card and the gift bag are so pretty in monochrome!
    Hugs Viv xx

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  56. A beautiful project. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Kerry

    mommakcraft.blogspot.com

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  57. OMG, how gorgeous!!!! Love the back and white, so chic! Now I know why I missed the hop. Friday night is "date night" and Saurday (and ususally Sunday too) are "catch up" days. Fabulous project, Kim! xxD

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  58. What a cute birthday set! I'll bet your friend will love it... there's nothing quite like turning 40... except maybe turning 50! LOL Looking forward to seeing lots more of your work in the upcoming challenges. Thanks for sharing and for offering a chance to win some cool blog candy!

    Anne
    anniebeescraftroom@gmail.com

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  59. Your purse is super cute! I love the color combo!

    Thanks for the chances to win!!!


    crazyfroglady824@yahoo.com
    shellyscrafts.blogspot.com

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  60. WOW Your project is BeAUtiFUl! I am turning 40 this year as well as many of my friends so I can tell you that I would love to receive something like that.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Vivi
    vivienpapel(at)gmail(dot)com

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  61. I love it! The colors are fantastic. I think it is cool that you have been friends for that long. I have a girlfriend that has been in my life for almost 30 years. TFS
    lfuchs1 at wi. rr. com

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  62. I love these Kim! How perfect for a big-40 birthday. Of course my best friend and I are on the downhill side, turning 46 this year, but I could use it for her 50th :) I love my little Xyron too but I have the smallest one so would sure love to win this bigger one :) Thanks for the chance to win. I am a new follower of your fabulous blog and can't wait to see what you bring us in the future!

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  63. Gorgeous projects! I love the elegance of the black and white! TFS.

    Kristin
    ksully4597 at gmail dot com

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  64. What a fabulous project. I know she'll love it! Wow, thanks for offering the fabulous candy! I've become a follower and look forward to seeing more of your work.

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  65. The black and white combo is fabulous!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  66. What a fabulous gift idea. Your blog is fantastic. I've signed up as a follower. Thanks for the chance to win some candy.

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  67. I love this! but you know how much I love houndstooth! It took me a long time to find you to follow you! thanks for all of your sweet comments!
    liz :o)

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  68. OMG! I love this! I would like to make this for my mom for her 50th birthday which is at the end of the month! New follower!

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98@gmail.com

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  69. I absolutely love the white & black... when done right it looks amazing!

    Thank you so much for sharing & the chance to win!!! I've been thinking about getting the Xyron, but never comitted to getting it!

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

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  70. This is so gorgeous! I love that paper! I'm sure your friend will love it! I just made a 40th Birthday LO for my friend's husband but I wasn't so nice with it...hehehe! I saw that Hot Jacob is heading your way! I was excited to see he is coming to PA! Maybe he'll bring some warmer temptures this way! If not, at least he'll be warming up your craftroom!

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