Saturday, November 26, 2011

Calendar Blog Hop


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Welcome to the Calendar Blog Hop! I am really excited about this blog hop for various reasons.   This is actually my first self hosted blog hop and I have a great group of ladies that are joining me!!  I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see their projects! I also have some awesome blog candy to give away thanks to Ms. Emma from My Creative Time, the Whimsical Calendar Day Stamp set! Here's what it looks like:


I actually used this set for my project today and just to help the winner even more, I am including the matching die:


To be eligible to win, you must be a follower of my blog and must comment on all the participating blogs.  I will choose a winner on Monday morning.  Here is a list of the participants:



Now on to my project.  I had so much fun creating this.  This was my first in many areas.  I have never created a mini album and I have never used the cinch which I have had for almost a year. I made this mini album with a love theme.  I must warn you, this is very picture heavy... so I apologize in advance (although I didn't take pictures of every single page to save you all some time!)













These are the products that I used:
Echo Park cardstock (Victoria Garden and Be Mine)
American Crafts Ribbon
EK Success Adornment fibers
My Creative Time Banner Kit and Whimsical Calendar Days stamp sets
Close To My Heart Frames, Tags and Borders stamp and banner and mixed shapes chip board
Kinderstampo Vintage Love and Say it in Type stamp sets
Coordination and Recollections cardstock
The Twinery twine - charcoal and blossom
Creative Memories Tag punch
Black chipboard
Cinch

I added a pink bling to special days such as Valentines day, Christmas and New Years as well as some space for journaling.  This is a great album to give as a gift for a couple.  It is for sale so if you are interested, please feel free to send me an email at scrappyzeni at gmail dot com.

I hope you enjoyed it! Now keep on hopping to the wonderful Pam from Lovebug Creations! Don't forget to leave a comment on all the blogs to be eligible to win the stamp and die set from My Creative Time!

Have a wonderful weekend!

54 comments:

Christy said...

Love it Zeni its beautiful.. Great job on using the mixed media too. I have those stamps from Kinderstampo and Love them.. Thanks for hosting a great hop

Luanne said...

What a lovely mini album Zeni! love the different ribbons and all the elements you used.

Luanne
myfootahead at gmail dot com
craftersreference.blogspot.com

Jessica Buffa said...

Zeni, congrats on hosting your first hop. Your mini album is delightful. Great use of an awesome stamp set. Wonderful idea for a gift!!!
:O)
Jessica
Happy to be joining your hop, already a follower!

Anonymous said...

great calendar book.

Unknown said...

Lovely project. The tags are great. I can so relate to your first use of binding machine story. I have had one for a couple of years and have only used it about 4 times :)

Jani
papercompulsions.blogspot.com

jrhod711 said...

So cute!

Tanya said...

OMG!!! This is gorgeous Zeni!!! You totally out did yourself!!! Love everything about it!!!

Hugs,
Tanya

Pamela Lash said...

For a "first time" leader of a hop, you set the bar very high! I enjoyed being a part of this and thank you for including me. I love you album and am inspired to take my Cinch out of the box and actually use it........cyberhugs..........Pam

Bonnie said...

Great job on both the project and the hop!!!

lindaplus3 said...

Congratulations on your hop.. your album is beautiful... love the stamp... :) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

Jill Rugg said...

Great hop-I am a new follower!

Amanda Villarreal said...

This is really cute! I like how you went with a love theme, we tend to only see those around Valentines Day!

avillarreal140@gmail.com

Shorty Creations said...

Hey Zeni... this mini is super cute! Love those colors. I really want to get that Cinch so I can pop out some more mini's. Fantastic job =D

Lots of love,
www.shortycreations.com

jessica said...

I LOVE your mini and think you did an awesome job! Loving all the pink and bling and all the spots to add those memories!!
TFS
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
eschfamily@yahoo.com

Walking on Water said...

Wow...awesome mini album and good job being your first one...I have not been brave enough to try it yet..and the stamps used are awesome! :) TFS
Kari
purplefuzz06@yahoo.com

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

This is a great mini! Love all the papers and details! I just finished the entire hop and really enjoyed all the fun calender ideas! (I went by Brynn's but did not see a posting)
TFS!
Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

Patti B said...

Great album. I made my first on about a week ago and now I am in love with makeing them. Thanks for sharing.

pattispapefun.blogspot.com
lebpab21408atyahoodotcom

Unknown said...

Oh what a fabulous idea and super cute as well
Love it
one of your faithful followers
Perderg{at}q{dot}com

Linda Harris said...

Love this album. You did an awesome job on it. Linda Harris Lsunflower58@aol.com

Happyscrapin said...

OMG! All I can say is BEAUTIFUL!!! You have done such an amazing job! I love everything about your mini album, the colors are perfect,and the details are superb!

plese.cathy@yahoo dot com

Jens Craft Corner said...

I love your blog! I am a new follower. Your book is beautiful. You did a fabulous job with it.

CricutLvr!! said...

Girlie, I cannot believe you got this done last night! Wow!! You are good, especially for this being your first! I love it. So, so cute!! Thanks for having me on the hop!

Christy said...

This is sooo beautiful Zeni!!!

Rosie said...

Wow this is so beautiful!!! awesome jon, loved everything you used on this.

rosiemini@gmail.com
www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com

Gloria said...

This is beautiful Zeni. Pink and black always look so awesoem together and the ribbons on the binding are so cool.

Precious Hugs

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous in pictures but I saw this in person guys. Pics do not do this beautiful mini justice. This is stunning!!!

Love it

Liz

blsd2scrp said...

this is awesome! thanks for the hop!

marg0006 said...

it is so cool and you did a great job. Thanks.
marg0006@verizon.net

Claire Spielman said...

New follower and amazed that you are attempting your first hop with such perfection! love the album, the colors are fabulous & the ribbon is terrific. Lots of work went into that one & it shows!!
Hope you can stop by as well to say HI,
Creative Wishes,
Claire
www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com

www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com said...

What a great stamp set and project! I have a calendar/planner addiction! Thanks for the chance to win! m following. cjdmepsey9 at msn dot com

Suzy said...

What a fun calendar mini Zeni! Great idea! Thanks for hostessing and for the chance to win. This hop is full of inspiration! :)
Suzy suzyq28024@gmail.com

Carley said...

I hate that I had to miss out on this hop it's such a great idea! I live this mini album I have not ever made one either but have been dying to try one! You did a fabulous job! I love all the pink! Thanks for being such a great friend!
Hugs
Carley

Laura (tweetyb) said...

Great idea!!! Love it!! Love that stamp set & die!
♥ Laura ♥
tweetyb@satx.rr.com
http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

lovescrapreflect said...

this is so cute nice work calebwmartin@yahoo.com

Cathy said...

I love it Zeni, great choice of colors:) My favorite!
cathyplus5.blogspot.com

Boni said...

I gotta try a mini mamadragon6@msn.com

Creative Diva said...

What an awesome album. Love the detail. Thanks for the chance to win and already a follower.

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

Anonymous said...

Very cool Zeni....it came out perfect! Hugs, Robin

Monica said...

I'm a follower! What a great and Fabulous idea!

simplycricutting @gmail . com

AmyJRockstar said...

Wow, this is just beautiful and you used my favorite colors! I have been wanting to get a cinch for soooo long! It did a great job on your project, it looks like. Love it! TFS and for the chance to win. I'm off to the rest of the blogs. :0)

Be sure to enter my 500 followers giveaway!

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

callyannc said...

Oh so very cute! A calendar and mini album in one! I love it! TFS CallyAnn(follow)
http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Zeni, this is beautiful! What a great job!

Dorcas
dtroche@bellsouth.net

Melissa said...

Wonderful job on your mini, thanks for the chance to win!

mzcherub at gmail dot com

Rhonda Emery said...

love your mini album great idea.

pruttybird said...

Great job on your mini album. It's beautiful :)

pruttybird at comcast dot net

smyiow said...

You did such an amazing job on this mini! I love it!! Already a follower!!

my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
smmyiow@gmail.com

lindaplus3 said...

love your mini album... already a follower...:) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

Sukie said...

Wow, such a great album, this album would be such a great gift! I love the Banner Kit you used and the calendar stamp and die are fabulous. I especially love the colors you used, great touch with the ribbon too! I am a long time follower of yours and love your creations, thanks so much for the continuous inspiration!

scrappindhilly at gmail dot com
http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/

Jessica Kubit said...

I LOVE this little book and this set from Emma is sooo cute! Thanks for letting me be in this hop with you!
Jessica
http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

oh Zeni- this is adorable! TY for letting me hop with you!!
kacee

pattyk said...

Beautiful alblum --love the color. millierose651@aol.com

Tina said...

Love your album. So cute.

Tina

My Scrap Diary said...

Beautiful mini akbumZeni! Love that paper line and color combo.
Xx
Jess :)

365 Days of Cricut said...

Omg this is such a great mini album! You look like a pro, I would have never guessed this was your first one! Beware... they are addicting LOL!