Honeybearz Designs Back To School Blog Hop

Welcome to today's Back to School Blog Hop!  Honeybearz Designs has so graciously hosted this fun filled hop with some great blog candy!  Be sure to visit everyone and comment!  Rules for the Blog Hop candy are on Lisa's Honeybearz Designs' Page http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/  where the hop starts.  I am also giving away my own prize to be sure to read below for my rules. 

You should have come from Melisa's blog:  http://melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com/

My project today is a "throwback to school" project!  I have so much to deal with the real back to school issues this past month, I felt nostalgic for the simplicity of "old school".  This is a photo of my mother.  I tried my hand at coloring, first digitally and that was not successful and then this:

What do you think?  As crafters, we all know not all projects turn out the way you want them to, I don't feel this is an unsuccessful project, just not what I envisioned.  But I am a little behind and do not own Copic markers.  This was colored with various Creative Memories and American Craft pens.  I do absolutely love my CM pens, but they may not be the best for coloring.  Let me know what you think of my attempt in the comment section below to win my giveaway.

I used the Graphic 45 ABC Primer collection and a few various paper flowers, brads and fiber to complete my layout.  Here are some close ups.

So here is all the Graphic 45 items that I used in my layout and they can be yours, too!  Just be a follower of my blog and comment below.  I am sorry at this time I cannot afford to ship internationally, only US residents are eligible.  I will pick a winner from the eligible comments via random.org.  I will announce the winner sometime next week, if the winner would please respond within a week to receive their prize!  You will get 6 sheets of ABC Primer paper (2 of 3 different papers) AND the chipboard embellishments shown!  Good Luck!  Thanks for stopping by and check out Lucy's blog next.

Next stop at Lucy's blog http://love2createitall.com/ 

Here is the list of all stops in case you get lost:

1. Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

2. Haidee- http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
3. Deb-http://debspaperpalooza.blogspot.com/
4. Carolyn-http://www.grandmacarol46580.blogspot.com/
5. Tabetha ~ http://tabethascreations.blogspot.com/
6. Shawnee ~ http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
7. Beth ~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com/
8. Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
9. An'Jenic- http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/
10. Melisa - http://melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com/
11. Alicia - http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
12. Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com/
13. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
14. Jessica- http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/
15. Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
13. Theresa - http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com/