Wednesday, August 8, 2012

CardSwaps: Treat Yourself Blog Hop

There is a fun crop going on over at CardSwaps this week. Challenges and games will be posted August 8-11, 2012 and you have until 11:59PM EST August 14, 2012 to get your projects posted to the appropriate thread.

At the end of today's hop, you will be taken to the crop and I do hope you join in.
Each member of the hop today will have a "secret letter" hidden somewhere in their post.  Collect the letters along the way and unscramble them to entered into the drawing for a prize for one lucky hopper! (Check out the forums for details and requirements.)
You have arrived here from Susan blog, I hope. If not, go back and check out her blog and collect your letter. Then collect my letter and hop on. If you want to start over, feel free to start back with Brooke on the CardMaker Magazine blog. The blog hop "theme" goes with the crop title of "Treat Yourself". The type of project to make was left up to the hostesses of the blog hop, as long as it somehow conveyed a way the hostess "treats" herself.

The inspiration for my birthday cards comes from Monica Gayle I just love her color combinations and her style.

Supplies:
All Stampin Up products
Card Stock: Pool Party, Very Vallina
Inks: Chocolate Chip
Dies: Square Scallop Die, Labels Collection Framelits
Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder
Senitment: Curly Cute
Punch: Itty Bitty Shapes

I was asked to share how I unwind and relax well I enjoy reading I am currently reading a good book by Jennifer Weiner "Fly Away Home" I also recently started playing Sudoku and now I'm hooked a day doesn't go by that I don't play. But mostly I enjoy making cards I send out birthday cards and well wishes at least two to three times a week for Chemo Angels Special Assignment group.


My letter is...P
Now, be sure to hop on over to the forum with all your letters and unscramble the phrase. Check out the challenges and play some games. It's a lot of fun!!!

The list of hoppers, in case you got lost somewhere on the hop.

19 comments:

  1. I'll have to check that book out. I enjoy reading, as well.

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  2. Reading is definitely a favorite around here...I just made another trip to the library yesterday! That color combo is very bright and pretty, and I love how you die cut around the edge of the embossed layer!

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  3. so right on with the reading! maybe thats whay i like going to work on the bus... i get to read insted of driving...

    WONDERFUL card Margaret!!! :D

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  4. I love your birthday card Margaret! I am a BIG Sudoko fan. I play it in the evenings when I sit outside to cool off.

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  5. Sweeeet card! I love the color combo. The embossed frame really sets it off.

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  6. Love your card Margaret! The colors are wonderful!

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  7. I love birthday cake! Cute card.

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  8. love that embossed frame, lovely card!

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  9. How cute! Love it.
    Linda aka gostlady6

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  10. Love the card, and the colors are awesome!

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  11. Such a pretty card! I love the cake!

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  12. Such a pretty card! I love the cake!

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  13. Great card. I too, love to play sudoku. I'm going to have to remember that book title as well.

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  14. Nice cake and embossing folder

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  15. man, i thought for sure that your favorite thing was to eat/make cake. cute little card. it's great that you share your talent with those who really need it.

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  16. You are just so special with everything that you do. I certainly admire your work and what you do with your creations. Supporting Chemo Angels is definitely love from you. It is a Happy Birthday each day for Chemo Patients and your card is beautiful.

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