Saturday, September 7, 2013

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:

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/



31 comments:

  1. I love it! What a great layout. If you have a blender marker or maybe use a little alcohol on a q-tip, it will smooth the color a little, but over all I do like how it turned out.

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    1. I do have some blender pens! thanks Theresa I will try that, then maybe it will be good enough to give her!

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  2. Love your layout! Very cool that you scrapped a photo of your mother!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the papers you used!!!! I am a new follower :)

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  3. Oh, I am Loving-Loving-Loving your Old Time School Layout. I would Love to make something like this with my Mom's School Picture. Awesome Job! I am now following you. :0)
    cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com

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  4. This is such a cute layout. I love the vintage papers you used. Great job!

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  5. Very nice layout! Pretty good coloring too!
    ♥ Pam
    www.scrappletree.com

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  6. I like your nostalgic layout & how your honored your mother. I think you did a really nice job on this.

    I understand about Copics as they are pricy; I only have a few along with my Prima markers (much cheaper). Although, I have friends who've bought & sold their Copics & ended up buying pens from stamp companies or other pens. I think it is a personal choice. I'm a new follower. =)
    ~Beth

    http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com

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  7. I love this layout!!! especially like the papers you chose!!! gorgeous!

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  8. What great work our kraftie Kre8ator!!! Love this page just beautiful... So proud

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  9. You did a fantastic job TFS your project! plus it was great being in the hop with you!

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  10. Love your layout and the papers...Hugs..Patti

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  11. Love your page. I haven't tried to color anything yet. I'm kind of scared to do that.

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    1. It is a copy of a scanned picture, just make reprints and play to your heart's content!

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  12. Very interesting. I've never seen that technique used before - I like the look but it looks like it takes a lot more patience and skill than I would have - lol.

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  13. Beautiful paper and embellishments.

    I think that your layout turned out great and the picture looks pretty original, it's something i haven't seen before and o think it's cool. :)

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  14. Your project is very cute. Love the technique :-)

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  15. Cool old fashioned type LO. GREAT paper choices

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  16. Thanks to everyone who commented, I have plans for the next couple of days, but I will get the winner chosen as soon as I can!

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  17. I really like it. My ideas frequently don't come out as envisioned. So you are not alone. But I still think you layout is great. TFS

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  18. Great layout. I would use a blender pen to smooth out the brush strokes on the larger colored areas.

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