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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Mother's Day Blog Hop

Welcome to our Mother's Day blog hop. We are making some great projects that will hopefully inspire you to make some beautiful crafts for whoever you cherish on Mother's Day.  We have some great projects lined up for you today. Make sure you check out all the blogs to see all the wonderful projects. AND don't forget the blog candy below.

I am making my MIL a glass block. This is my first time to try this. I added etching cream all over the whole block then cut a white vinyl M and swirl and added them to the front. 
Here is what it looks like at night. The block will be on a stand when its all done. I am not sure I like the one solid light. I am probably going to change it to the small strand of Xmas lights.
 I like the vinyl one better I think so I am probably going to add a vinyl M to the other one in a different color.
Of course I made a card to go with it. I can not add my mom's gift on here yet since she looks on here :)



I also made some cards for the ladies at my hubby's work. I hope they like them. They are my biggest customers :)


I made several in spanish. There are closer pictures at the bottom of this post.


Now for the blog candy! There are several things up for grabs today. Our sponsor is Kich N Bleus! They are offer a wonderful set of digital stamps for one luck person today! They have a great spring collection that is $7.99 but for one lucky winner it will be free!
Another lucky winner will win an awesome cricut cartridge! If you don't have Paisely yet you are missing out. It is a great cartridge.
And some stamps for another lucky winner

To win be a follower and leave me a comment on how to contact you. Also if you have any advice on the glass blocks please let me know :) Next hop on over to Rhonda and see the beautiful project she made.

Here is the line up
Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/ (ME)
Rhonda scraphappenswithRhonda.blogspot.com
Kristen http://www.fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
Court http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/
Sonya http://sonyaspapertrail.blogspot.com/

Mari http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/
Kim http://rickettscricuts.blogspot.com/
Tiffany http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/
Meighen scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com
Helen http://www.craftingcricutmom.com
Liz www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com
Jennifer http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
Tere http://terecontodomicorazon.blogspot.com/
Rebecca http://www.EclecticEndeavours.blogspot.com
Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com
Lisa http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Dee Dee http://deedeecampbell.blogspot.com/

Here are the close ups of the cards I made to sell at my hubby's work.










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45 comments:

  1. Kelly RaeApril 23, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I think your glass block is just beautiful. I am a new follower and would love to win! THanks, Kelly

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  2. JazminApril 23, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I like the one light on your glass block...
    And the cards are adorable!

    Jazzy
    MsPoet2Be@gmail.com
    www.JazzysCards.Blogspot.com

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  3. UnknownApril 23, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    WOW! Those cards are beautiful. I think they will love them. Also, the lamps is awesome. Great work.

    kkay2140204@yahoo.com

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  4. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I love the glass block and your cards are awesome! You have inspired me!!

    alma
    tickusda@aol.com

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  5. SonyaApril 23, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Awesome job--thanks for the invitation to be in your blog hop!!

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  6. jordanbev5@yahoo.comApril 23, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I also liked the vinyl one but the other would look great with a candle inside and then it would be perfect.

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  7. Lisa's Creative NicheApril 23, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Love the block! Beautifully done! And soooo many cards too! Thanks for letting me be a part of this!
    Lisa

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  8. jennyplace2April 23, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    OMG! You made so many pretty cards and your glass block turned out beautiful! TFS! I know your Mom is going to love it! TFS!
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  9. JaeApril 23, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful projects! I love the vinyl one, though the etched one also looks very pretty. TFS!
    Jenn
    www.craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com
    smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

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  10. DIANA L.April 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful, Great to celebrate mom's
    http:www.dianamlarson.blogspot.com!

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  11. mbchojApril 23, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Very pretty cards!
    for the glass blocks I've seen them filled w/ lights and metallic streamer like material to reflect the light and add color.
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  12. Kim RickettsApril 23, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Wow!!! I love your block! Your cards are amazing!!! I love all the styles you made! They are beautiful!

    Thank you for hosting a great hop!

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  13. ShersL84bedApril 23, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful cards, absolutely beautiful. I like your glass block the way it is too.
    You mentioned doing something in vinyl, I wonder what it would like if you just outlined the letter with vinyl?

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  14. Viviana Jara (Chile)April 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Your glass block is just beautiful. I am a new follower, thanks for the chance to wind!!!!!!!

    The cards are adorable!!!!!

    http://vivijara.blogspot.com/

    vjg2512@gmail.com

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  15. RobinApril 23, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Both blocks look very nice and your cards are wonderful.
    TFS,
    (:(:SMILES:):)

    ROBIN aka thecricutscrapper

    rlj 547 at comcast dot net

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  16. KathleneApril 23, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    These cards are excellent and I hope I can make some that look as good as yours.

    Thank you.

    Kathlene

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  17. kathleeApril 23, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    The glass block is a great idea...I think I like the frosted look the best. You certainly have been a busy cardmaker. They are beautiful! TFS
    Kathie
    Kathlee154atgmaildotcom
    http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

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  18. UnknownApril 23, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Thanks for hosting the hop! Love the glass block idea & all of the cards are great!!!
    Www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
    Craftycardgallery at gmail dot com

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  19. LisaApril 23, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I just love the glass block and though I like it the way it is now, I do think a strand of Christmas lights would really make it sparkle! I also love your beautiful, elegant cards! I'm a new follower :)

    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  20. PollyApril 23, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Me encantan todos los proyectos mostrados, los cristales están espectaculares, se me ocurre la idea de que puedan brillar luces de colores quedaría genial. Las tarjetas te quedaron fabulosas.
    Cariños
    manualidadespolly.blogspot.com

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  21. gracescraps@gmail.comApril 23, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    What a gorgeous project and such lovely cards. I am a new follower. Thanks for the hop. Momo sent me and I'm glad she did. :-) I hope you'll stop by my blog when you get a chance.

    Thanks for offering the nice prizes for the blog hop. I can be contacted with a comment on my blog:

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  22. BarbApril 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    My sisters and I still have no idea what to get mom for Mother's Day, so I was glad to find this blog hop. Maybe I'll find some inspiration to make something! Love your cards, especially that you made some in Spanish!

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  23. Lisa R.April 23, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Wow, you've been a busy bee! The glass block is a wonderful gift idea. Your card are lovely. Thanks for sharing. joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  24. DanaApril 23, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Beautiful glass block. I've always wanted to make one of those but have never been brave enough to try!

    dmcarlisle09atgmaildotcom

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  25. Tere AzuaApril 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Love the glass blocks!!!
    An the cards are beautiful!!!

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  26. thekolbesApril 23, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I love your cards and block, great job. I have seen some neat blocks that they put like shredded metalic papers in that would be pretty with these. I am a new follower.
    Thanks so much
    Trish
    krazykcrafters at msn dot com

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  27. Jennie GarciaApril 23, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Your projects are amazing!! Love the etches glass!! Too cool!! Love all the flower-y cards!!
    TFS!! Take Care!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

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  28. stephApril 24, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    your cards are beautiful! I am a new follower. Thanks for the blog hop.

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  29. Lillian ChildApril 24, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Absolutely fabulous block! And those cards are so pretty - I'm sure you sold them all! Thanks for sharing with us and Happy Easter!!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  30. AnniebeeApril 24, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I like both of the glass blocks but I think I like the one without the vinyl best. To me, there's just something elegant about etched glass. The "M" on the other one does show up a little bit better but I still prefer the other version. New follower here!

    Anne
    anniebeescraftroom at gmail dot com

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  31. SugarlipsApril 24, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Everything is so beautiful.
    I love all the cards.

    The glass block is gorgeous!

    iluvkatie74
    at yahoo
    dot com

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  32. LaurenApril 24, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    New follower: msg me at CraftyRedhead on the Cricut MB. Beautiful projects!

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  33. TiffanyApril 24, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Love your glass block idea! I actually like the one without the vinyl better. Thanks so much for inviting me to be a part of the hop!

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

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  34. sweetlilscrapperApril 24, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    love your work!

    sweetliscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  35. DeeDeeApril 24, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    WOW! So much beauty here! Thanks for letting me hop with you! :)

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  36. Linda TherrienApril 24, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Your cards came out beautifully. I think white christmas light would look great in your glass block. Great project!

    Linda
    www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
    therrien_linda@yahoo.com

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  37. Charlotte CornettApril 24, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Love the Glass Block!! Plus those cards are beautiful!!
    TFS!

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  38. Kris DietzApril 24, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I'm a new follower. I love your cards. They are so pretty.

    Thanks for a chance to win too.

    Kris
    dietzrobles@yahoo.com

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  39. artescrap by dianaApril 24, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Great project!!! I love blog hops really!!! thank you.

    Hughs from Mexico

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  40. MandyApril 25, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I love your work! The glass block is a great idea!

    Mandy
    mlconrad@comcast.net
    http://outlawscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

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  41. TiaDApril 25, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Just found your blog, been playing around and love it. All your mothers day cards are great!
    TFS
    TiaD
    tiarog@comcast.net

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  42. Melanie MontgomeryApril 26, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I follow.
    Everything turned out beautiful!

    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

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  43. ComptonhouseApril 27, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I love the light with the vinyl. I've not tried putting the etching creme all over glass. Can't wait to try it! Your cards are beautiful! I know the ladies at work will love them. comptonhouse@bellsouth.net

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  44. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Hi I am a new follower :)! Thanks for posting mother's day cards. You just gave me some inspiration :). I am new to card making so I am learning and having a blast checking out everyone's blog. I have looked at ALOT of blogs and have to say you are a really good card maker. Oh and I like the block with the light in it. I bet it would look really cool with a different colored light in it too and I would add Ribbon around the edge of the block and end with a bow on the top left corner. That would give it some more decoration. :)

    Priscilla

    pthoreson04@gmail.com

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  45. basketsApril 28, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Very lovely classic mother's day craft, well done! :)

    Mother's Day Gift Baskets Hampers

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