Hydrangea Hippo is Hopping

Hi everyone!  If you are here for the Hydrangea Hippo/100 Proof Press Blog Hop, Welcome!  You should have just gotten here from Tracy's blog.  If not, you may want to go back to Hydrangea Hippo and start from there.  There are prizes both from Hydrangea Hippo and 100 Proof Press so be sure and check out the blogs.

Hydrangea Hippo has teamed up with 100 Proof Press (they make the most amazing stamps) to create some super fun projects.  I was simply thrilled to get the most gorgeous rubber stamps.  You know I am not really much of a stamper...but these are just beautiful and the images are so crisp and clear.

I decided to make a little card and bookmark set.  I used a bit of the paper from my Pack Your Bags and Scoot kit...gorgeous yellow lace and of course the beautiful stamps; kids in wagon, have you heard, and cute as a button.  After coloring with my distress markers.....

I embellished the card with a few gorgeous flowers; the peach tropical flower and a couple lavender flowers.

Your next stop is with Amy, and if you get lost along the way, here is the complete list.

hydrangeahippo.com/blog  Jennifer;
craftaddicts-tracyevans.blogspot.co.uk/  Tracy
homesclscrapper.blogspot.com  Nancy - You are Here!!!
heartnsoul-amy.blogspot.com/ Amy
thetamarisk.blogspot.com/   Teresa
miraclesmommadesigns.blogspot.com ; Heather
cbee-cards-and-more.blogspot.com  Caro
www.scrapbookingtechnique.blogspot.com/  Christine
truedivinehand.blogspot.com Candice
iritshalom.blogspot.co.il/  Irit
Zemphira.blogspot.com   Sara
experiencelifewisely.blogspot.com/  Holly
http://www.100proofpress.com/_blog/Blog 100 Proof Press
hydrangeahippo.com/blog Jennifer


And because the weather is gorgeous I thought I would offer my own prize....A selection of trims from my personal Hydrangea Hippo stash.  Check out the Rafflecopter widget below.  

Hugs.

Nancy

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All Things Altered - Hydrangea Hippo

Hi everyone!  I know I don't usually post on the weekends because I am usually way too crazy busy,....but today I have a project up over at Hydrangea Hippo for the All Things Altered Blog hop.  Be sure to hop along for your chance at some great prizes.

Hugs.

Nancy

Life Is Great - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  It is that time again...well, actually, Monday was that time.  But the Sampler kit club challenges are up and as usual this month's sketch and card challenge are great.

The January sketch....

And my take....

Be sure and pop over to the Sampler blog and check out all the great inspiration from the team and play along with us for your chance at some wonderful prizes.

Hugs.

Nancy

It's a Wrap" Blog Hop - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  Today is the day, the first "It's a Wrap" blog hop from The Sampler.  Hopefully you just came from Amy S. blog, if not you may want to go back to the start so that you don't miss any of the inspiration from this month's kit.

What did I made this month using the "All Gussied Up" kit?

 

And you know there is a giveaway, right?  We will select a winner or two from all those who left comments along the way, are Facebook fans, or blog followers.  So be sure and leave a comment or two.  Entries will be accepted from now through September 5th.

Shaunna Farral

Holly King

Amy Coose

Amy Sotolongo

Nancy Keslin

Hugs.

Nancy

Sassy Lil' Sketches

Have I mentioned how excited I am to be a Sassy?  Yep, and guess what?  I am a 28th Sassy and today is the 28th....so this is my first full reveal!  Hooray Me!!!  lol


Cherie Sent this super cute sketch.  I really loved the space for a long title, all the fun layers, the great border.

And here is my take

This is my sister and her husband.  Aren't they so cute together?  I am mounting this on a canvas and am giving it to them for their anniversary.  I used some Glimmer Mist on a piece of lace I had to make it match the layout.  A lot of distressing because, well, I like distressing.  The color combination really seemed to suit these photos and the lace, flowers, and bling flourishes lent an air of romance, IMHO...LOL...I know, I am a goof.  hee hee   

Don't forget that we have two awesome prizes this month!  A digital and a paper prize.*

So hop over to Sassy Lil' Sketches for all the amazing inspiration, rules, and your chance to link your creations.

Our digi sponsor is:

Our paper sponsor is:

Make sure you use Mister Linky to link your creation by September 5th at 11:59 p.m.! *The paper prize is open to US residents only.  The digital prize is open to International and US participants.  

And it isn't too late to play in the blog hop.  You can find more information here.  And I still have my giveaway as well.  So click the "follower" button on the right and you will have a chance to win a fun prize.

Gotta run, busy weekend....

Hugs.

Nancy

Sassy Lil' Sketches Blog Hop

I am so thrilled to be part of the Sassy Lil' Sketches design team.  And even more thrilled that I get to play in today's blog hop.  This is a chance for you to get to know all the Sassies. If you landed here first, you may want to head over to Sassy Lil' Sketches to check out the great sketches and rules and find out more about the fabulous prizes you could win!

And now....the details.....

Sassy Lil’ Sketches “Hidden” Treasures Blog Hop 
August 23rd through August 30th, 9 PM. EST. 

The "Hidden" Treasure Blog Hop starts at Sassy Lil’ Sketches where there are two of our sassy sketches and rules for the blog hop. After visiting Sassy Lil' Sketches you can choose which Sassy you would like to visit next. We recommend visiting every Sassy because we have "hidden" treasure at four of our Sassies' blogs. 

The Sassies: 
Aimee  Optimistic Scrappiness
Amanda Amanda Jones, Simply Scrapping
Amy  Amy Gebhard
Brenda B. Brenda's Scrappy Blog
Brenda R.  Rose Blossom Legacies
Carla  My Life on Paper
Cherie  Boy Wouldn't You Like to Know
Cheryl  Cheryl's Window
Christine  Scrappin' Shimano
Deanna  Moments to Cherish
Debbie  Scrapenabler
Denise Lala's World
Isabelle (Zabou) Le Petit Monde de Zabou
Jessica Jessica*Bree 
Katie Running With Scissors, Spatulas and Sneakers 
Kelly Kelly Bea's Centerfield 
Laura  Finding the Joy in Each Day 
Martine Scraps.Cats.Love 
Rebecca  House of Henrie 
Sandra Buttons and Bows and More
Shana  1 Creative Chick 

Our awesome, amazing, and completely generous sponsors for Sassy Lil’ Sketches “Hidden” Treasure Blog Hop: 
Xyron (www.xyron.com) 
Thoughts 2 Paper (www.thoughts2paper.com) 
Scrappy Jo (www.shopscrapbooksupplies.com) 
Crop Stop (www.cropstop.com) 
Apron Strings ( www.apronstringsdesigns.com) 
Crop Chocolate (www.cropchocolate.com) 
BoBunny (www.bobunny.com)


And now for My take....

For this layout I used photos from our swim team banquet.  Lots of photos with the coaches.  And a great way to use up scraps.

I used some of the super cute digital stamps from The Cutting Cafe, Augusts Sassy Lil' Sketches digi sponsor for this one.  I am trying to expand my boundaries by dabbling in digi.

We're looking forward to seeing what you create with one or both of these sketches, so make sure you link your project back to the Sassy Lil Sketches blog. Don't forget to check the other Sassies' blogs and leave a comment for a chance at one of the "hidden treasure" prizes! 


And finally.....one of my followers will win this black and white kit from me at the end of the blog hop.  So, if you aren't already a follower be sure to click that little button on the right to become one.  And be sure to leave a comment just in case I am one of the hidden treasures.

Hugs.


Nancy

Yep, I am here

What a day it has been.  Remind me not to listen to the car wash people when they tell me it will only be 30 minutes.  Cause you know what????  It wasn't.  And remind me to tell Phil that if he is coming in my car to go ahead and bring his badge just in case.  Getting up to take him to the train station cause he can't ride the shuttle without his badge makes for an early morning.  lol

Anyway, here are a few more layouts from our trip to Oceanside last week.  I am still loving looking thru all the photos.  So many fun ones to scrap.

I used the newer Bo Bunny Paradise collection for these.  We had such a good time strolling on the pier and the strand every afternoon.  Ice cream, lemonade, and piggy back rides.  And add to that the most gorgeous sunsets.  hmmmm, wonder if we should move there?

Well, these are lifts of some pages I saw at the Scrapbook Expo a few weeks ago.  Loved the use of stickles on the papers.  It really helped make everything pop.

Thanks for stopping by!  Oh and be sure to come by on Monday.  Sassy Lil Sketches is hosting a blog hop and there are some great prizes.

Hugs

Nancy