Saturday, June 4, 2011

CTO Pool Party Blog Hop

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Good Morning and welcome to the Celebrate the Occasion's  Pool Party Blog hop!!  It's summertime , its time to pull  out  the swimming suits , our floaties , dive in  and have some fun!
So lets start celebrating!!
If you  came from Maquel's blog then you're on the right track, if you just stumbled upon my blog then head back to CTO and start at the beginning.  Be prepared to be  inspired, you'll see lots of great projects and find lots of blog candy along the way!  So have fun!!
I made a couple cards for the hop today.




I recently received these stamps from Stampin Up, Sunny Fun from the summer mini catalog, and I had to try them out.   I used the SU watercolor pencils and the blending marker to color, not the best but I'm still a newbie to it.
 All 3 cards are 4.25 x 5.5 in., I used SU , DCWV and Bazzill cardstock, SU ink, ribbon & heart punch, EK Success & Martha Stewart border punches, and a few eyelets& twine from my stash. I used the Life's a Beach cart for the wording in the first card.

I really had  fun making these, It's great getting new things to play with.

Now its time for the good stuff..... blog candy!!!  You all know the drill,  leave a comment  along with a way  to get a hold  of you if you win.  You don't need to be a follower to win, although it would make me happy :) I will do the drawing on Mon, June 6.
OK.... I know you may be thinking to yourself .... if we're celebrating  summer fun , why  is she giving away a winter cart???   Well,  I'm  from Minnesota.....  enough said :)  LOL

Anyway, its time to head on over to Judy Ann's  blog and see what creative project she's come up with.

Here's a list of  the blogs on the hop in case you get lost.  We don't want you to miss a thing.
CTO-http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/
Ivette-http://www.allaboutmeandmyscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Girlia-http://girliascards.blogspot.com/
Adrian-http://byadrian4u.blogspot.com/
Amy-http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Nicole-http://nadialax13.blogspot.com/
Amber-http://my3escrapbooking.blogspot.com/
Rayna-http://purplepeepstechniques.blogspot.com/
Lisa-http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/
Melissa-http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/
Diana-http://www.dianamlarson.blogspot.com/
Kristen-http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
Katie-http://kwilliamskreations.blogspot.com/
Nicole-http://www.creativedelightsbynicole.blogspot.com/
Linda-http://www.fancyframework.com/
Maquel-http://papermaineiac.blogspot.com/
Judy Ann-http://craftyjar.blogspot.com/
Lucianna-http://dilsaverdesigns.blogspot.com/
Laverne-http://www.acraftershaven.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!
Posted by Mary at 3:00 AM

53 comments:

  1. AdrianJune 4, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    they are cute, great job with coloring!

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  2. MelissaJune 4, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Very nicely done on your of your projects!

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  3. Kim.June 4, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Three great cards, all the images are really cute and your colouring looks great to me for a first try. Thanks for the chance to win.
    kimthompson68 at sky dot com
    Kim xXx

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  4. Nadia's WorldJune 4, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Great job on your cards! Very cute and the coloring is very nice!!

    nicole t.

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  5. MaquelJune 4, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Awesome card! I love the image! TFS!

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  6. kmcilrathJune 4, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    kmcilrath@cfl.rr.com

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  7. EstherJune 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Very adorable!
    What cute stamp images!!!

    I'm from Minnesota too! Born in Mankato if you know where that is.
    Live in Reno, NV now, just a tad bit warmer. LOL

    http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

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  8. Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.comJune 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    You have so enabled me. I saw those stamps and thought they were so cute. Guess I will be buying them now.

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  9. sweetlilscrapperJune 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    adorable cards!! thanks for the chance to win!

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  10. My 3 E ScrapbookingJune 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Not one but 3 beautiful cards! Nice job! I love those adorable images! I hid my summer mini so I couldn't look at it because there are just too many cute sets! I love what you did with this one!
    Amber

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  11. Mommy's Crafty CreationsJune 4, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Very cute!! Im a new follower.

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  12. ShersL84bedJune 4, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Adorable cards. I really really like that top one best. Super cute.
    I'm a follower of your blog. Thanks for doing the hop.
    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  13. AmandaJune 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Great cards!! TFS! I am a new follower.

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  14. Sherrie K.June 4, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Nice cards. You did an awesome job! I am a follower of your blog~TFS!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
    jskoning at msn dot com

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  15. jessicaJune 4, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    your cards came out super! I think you did a fab job with your coloring also!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win....Im from buffalo so Im with you on the cart choice :)
    your newest follower
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  16. AmyJune 4, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Cute card! New follower! Thanks for sharing and chance to win! Amy:)
    http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com

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  17. Amy EJune 4, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Your cards were awesome!! Thanks so much for sharing them with us!! And thanks for the chance at some amazing blog candy!! I've had my eye on this cartridge for a while now! I'm still working on our wedding album (even though we got married YEARS ago!) and since we had a winter themed wedding, the snowflakes would look great!

    I absolutely love your work, so I'm a follower now!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  18. Lucianna DilsaverJune 4, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Great set of cards and great coloring :)

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  19. scrapperbeckaJune 4, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Awesome cards! You have been very busy!

    scrapperbecka at yahoo dot com

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  20. CharlotteJune 4, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Oh how cute. These little children are just soooooo cute. LOVE it!!

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  21. Lisa NorrisJune 4, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    These are just all so cute and fun...great job!

    Lisa
    http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

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  22. girliaJune 4, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Great job!

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  23. VICTORIAJune 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Great cards. Am a new follower. TFS. Victoria
    win_or_lose52athotmaildotcom
    http://victoriasjunk.blogspot.com

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  24. DebCJune 4, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    New follower! So happy to have found this hop. You all have done such cute projects! I am loving seeing them all.
    Deb C
    dsc105@live.com
    bugjuiced.blogspot.com

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  25. chignonJune 4, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Oh Mary, your cards are fantastic! I really like the sweet birthday wishes! I think your coloring is great, and now I want to try those water color pencils! Okay, I'm a Minnesotan and think the winter cart is perfect for a summer blog! lol! After yesterday's humidity a snowflake or two would be welcome :)
    If I am the lucky winner of the super candy...email me at
    vosstin at gmail dot com
    Thanks!

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  26. LisaJune 4, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    These are all so incredibly adorable! Love the papers, love the designs...so awesome!! I'm already a follower :)

    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  27. KayJune 4, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Love your cards..esp the one with the kids in inner tubes!!

    goebel75 at gmail dot com

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  28. Scrappin MelissaJune 4, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Very cute card! Trade ya a little of your snow for some Arkansas heat this week. If you send the snow it will melt and give the area some rain. On second thought, just send the clouds! That should cool it down without making a mess. LOL
    melissaseme at yahoo dot com

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  29. jenniJune 4, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Beautiful cards! I became a follower!
    jpshirley@ymail.com

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  30. Lisa's Creative NicheJune 4, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Love your work! The second card colors are def. my favorite! Thank you so much!
    Lisa
    summer_sunset54@hotmail.com

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  31. Scrappymama ElaineJune 4, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    awesome set of cards! TFS1 also, became a follower.
    esigmon at cox dot net

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  32. CraftyJARJune 4, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Those are so cute! The stamps are adorable.
    Judy

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  33. CassieJune 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Verty nice cards. I love the ice cream one. cassiecropcorner@yahoo.com

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  34. AnonymousJune 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Love your card and the kids stamp is adorable..

    tfs...

    Ivette

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  35. CathyJune 4, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Your cards are all delightful.
    mexicopetshop@hotmail.com

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  36. thekolbesJune 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Your cards are so cute. I love the ice cream one.I am a new follower
    Trish
    krazykcrafters at msn dot com

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  37. BarbJune 4, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Wow! 3 different cards, you were ambitious and creative! I'm a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  38. Lisa R.June 4, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Terrific creations! Love the border effect of the images. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com (follower)

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  39. Paper Sewn VisionsJune 4, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Love all the cards. I think now I need to get those stamps. Love what you did with them. Thank you for sharing and the chance to win some blog candy.

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  40. Creative DivaJune 5, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Wonderful job on your cards. Thanks for the chance to win. Im a new follower of your blog.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  41. B. NguyenJune 5, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Adorable cards! Thanks so much for sharing! Also, thanks for the chance at some awesome blog candy!

    Nicki121986@hotmail.com

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  42. Just Don't Over Think It!June 5, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Love your cards! They are all such an inspiration! Thanks for the blog candy!

    Donna

    justtoomuchthinking@gmail.com
    justdonotoverthinkit.blogspot.com

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  43. DawnJune 5, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Love your creativity! Very nice the way you put the ribbon throught the eyelets! Never thought to do something like that. You have a beautiful blog and I enjoyed it, I will be back! Thanks for the chance to win a cartridge that I would love to have. momscrafts42@aol.com

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  44. Melanie MasonJune 5, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Love your cards .. And I simply adore the one with the lineup of all the frozen treats! YUM!!

    Thanks for participating in the hop and providing some great inspiration!

    Thanks for the chance to win such a great giveaway .. I could certainly put it to good use!

    Your newest follower,
    Melanie
    melanie_mason87 at hotmail dot com

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  45. AmyJRockstarJune 5, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    How is it I've never come upon your blog before? I'm so glad I got here today b/c you have inspired me so much! I'm in a rut coming up with a design for a Father's day card and looking at your lovely creations has given me some great ideas. Thank you so much. You've helped more than you know today. And I would LOVE to win that cartridge! I love adding new ones to my collection and use them all the time. This is one I don't have! :0) I'm a very happy new follower.

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

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  46. Crafty In Carolina StamperJune 5, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Love your cards! Those kiddos look like they are having so much fun! Reminds me of tubin' when I lived in Arizona =)

    skcactusflower75 at hotmail dot com

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  47. Paper Panther and RaynaJune 5, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Love your fun little swimmers and the yummy looking ice creams! Great summer cards!

    ♥ Rayna
    http://purplepeepstechniques.blogspot.com

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  48. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Fabulous cards!! So how long is summer in Minnesota? I'm near Chicago and I think that OUR summer's are short.

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  49. SuzyJune 5, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    What fun cards! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win. :)
    Suzy suzyq28024@gmail.com

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  50. katieoJune 5, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    cool stamped summer cards
    katieoscreations@gmail.com

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  51. ChristyJune 6, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    great cards...perfect for summer...thank you for sharing..christy

    scrapbookparadise@yahoo.com
    scrapbookparadise.blogspot.com

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  52. LindaJune 6, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Oh, how fun are these cards!?!! Great job!! :)
    Linda :)

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  53. AimJune 7, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Such cute cards!! Thanks so much for sharing them!! Love how you did the coloring... They look GREAT!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

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