Friday, February 4, 2011

Nicole and Meighen's Bday/ Bloggerversary Bash

Hi everyone! 
Welcome to Nicole and Meighen's Bday/ Bloggerversary Bash Blog Hop!

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If you arrived here from Jessica's blog, then you are in the right spot!  If you just stopped by for a visit, click here to start at the beginning.  I am so excited to be included in this hop.  All of the designers are super talented so you are sure to be inspired and there will even be some BLOG CANDY along the way!  Nicole and Meighen asked us to make holiday inspired birthday project.  My twins were born on May 5 so I chose Cinco de Mayo as my holiday.  I have two projects to share with you today.

I was inspired by Jingle to alter a brown paper bag. We always have a piñata at our birthday parties and this donkey from the Birthday Bash cartridge looks just like one.

These colorful papers are from Martha Stewart.  I trimmed the bag down to 9" tall and used my MS doiley lace punch on the top edge. I cut the blue paper at 5-1/2"h x 4-1/2"w and the striped paper at 2"h x 4-1/2".  I  used my ATG gun to ahere the striped layer behind the blue layer leaving 1-1/2" showing. I cut the donkey at 3.75" and added some felt ric rac from my stash.  These would be a great way for the kids to take home the goodies they get from the piñata.

For my second project, I used the Birthday Bash to make a quick banner.  The pre-designed banners on this cart go together really fast.  I cut the banner at 5.09" and the letters at 3.75".  I had a hard time getting pictures of my banner....it looks better in person!

The donkey and monkey are both cut at 3.75
Now for some Blog Candy!!!! 



I will draw a winner on Monday evening.  All you have to do is become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post. 

Your next stop is Lisa....you are going to LOVE her project! 

85 comments:

  1. Oh my Corri this banner is amazing. I love it. Wow, I don't know what else to say.
    I am a follower. pammejo1@yahoo.com
    http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

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  2. Your project is so cute! I love the banner!
    www.scrapbookingtechnique.blogspot.com

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  3. Love that banner Corri and that little monkey is too cute for words! Ummm twins...WOW you are one tough Mommy!

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  4. I love it Lets party :D. Love the blind folded mice on the banner. Just darling. Arrriba. supper cute. Thank you for giving your time and talent for this special celebration:D
    HUGS
    Meighen

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  5. Corri! This project is amazing! I love the banner I am about to attempt one for Cash Wyatt's first birthday. I hope it looks as good as yours! Thank you for sharing! I hope you have a fabulous day filled with lots of glitter!
    ~Hugs~ Carley
    CarleyCarter@gmail.com

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  7. Yes I am already a follower, forgot to add that to my post. Thanks, Dee

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  8. LOVE the banner!!!
    Katie from The Scrapbox
    You can find me at www.scrapbox00.com / www.scrapbox00.blogspot.com / scrapbox00@gmail.com or find me on facebook!

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  9. OMG! What a fun bannerm love all the wonderful details. TFS!
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  10. Love the banner!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

    Meredith
    mcshupe@att.net

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  11. Im a follower and your projects are adorable!
    kacee
    mcvicwif@yahoo.com

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  12. Wow I LOVE the cute little banner, and the fiesta theme! You did a wonderful job, thanks for sharing!
    steph4575@msn.com

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  13. One thing about these blog hops is that I see projects made with cartridges that I don't own - LOL. Now I NEED birthday bash!!!

    Your projects are sooooo CUTE I'm lovin' that little donkey.

    TFS your talents with us and thanks too for the chance to win.

    ~new follower and I'd love it if you followed me too~

    EllenM
    EllenM361@gmail.com

    http://lifeatwalnuthill.blogspot.com/

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  14. Love the card. The bold colors are great.

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  15. Both projects are great! I love the bright colours! TFS! :)
    Jenn
    craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com

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  16. I love the banner!! Thanks for sharing

    scrapnatic.blogspot.com

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  17. I just made two birthday banners and this one is going to inspire my next one! Really cute!

    Debbie Kissel
    kissall@bellsouth.net

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  18. What a cute banner and pinata bag.
    I am already a follower.
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine at hot mail dot com

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  19. I really want to try one of those banners sometime! Cute projects! New follower here. :)
    Shelley
    shelldian@hotmail.com

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  20. Cute! Love the banner! TFS!

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  21. Love your projects! Great Job1 Thank you for sharing. I already follow your blog.
    pattig16 at yahoo dot com

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  22. Awesome banner! Thanks for the inspiration.
    Kerry

    mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

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  23. soooooo cute!!! I'm suddenly craving fruit stripes gum! LOL!

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  24. way too cute! my first baby was born on 5/5 too!
    liz :o)

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  25. so cute!! I love all the colours...very festive! thanks for sharing
    brenna
    rbanderson@live.ca

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  26. that is one of the cutest things i have ever seen, wow i am a new follower and glad i found ya..
    pjnscrapbooking@pldi.net

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  27. I am definitely a follower and love your work. Your banner is so bright and colorful. Great for a very cloudy, gloomy day in Upstate New York. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  28. I'm already a follower, and I love your stuff. The donkey and monkey are so cute - the banner and treat bag turned out great!
    ~Thanks, Esther
    esthert119 at yahoo dot ca

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  29. I'm already a follower, and just love your projects!

    sherric103@aol.com
    http://crafty1mommy.blogspot.com/

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  30. Corri- This project ROCKS! How fun - I love those cuts on Birthday Bash! Great job! :)

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  31. so Festively fun! Love it ! TFS!

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  32. I love your goodie bag and banner - Great Job!
    I am already a follower.
    Thanks for Sharing!
    mlcain0202(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  33. Fun and cute!! Great work!!

    Tanya P.
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  34. wonderful choice of colors--and you are ahead on needed decor.

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  35. Super cute projects. Love the banner. Great fun colors too!
    Having a giveaway on my blog! Come check it out!
    cricutlvr.blogspot.com

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  36. great projects

    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dotcom

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  37. Super cute projects. TFS. Some great Candy on this hop. Love all the carts up for grabs, hope I am lucky enough. :)
    Hugs,
    Melissa D
    mkds312@hotmail.com
    www.sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com

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  38. Love the banner! So very fiesta-like. Ole!
    suekimmet@gmail dot com

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  39. Loved your festive banner and what a cute creative bag and your idea is great about letting the kids put their candy into it from the pinata, I always but some sort of bag for the kids and how cute to make the one you did. You are so inspirational. I am a follower of yours and I love your crafts. I love the mans valentine card you made too. Just had to let you know. thanks for the chance to win the cart. gina kinde ginak1117@att.net (989)799=6602

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  40. love this banner wonderful job calebwmartin@yahoo.com

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  41. love the little pinata card. Its too cute! and the colors are awesome!!!

    Ashley
    ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com

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  42. love the ideas
    pigs20052002@yahoo.com

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  43. Loved both your projects Thanks for sharing.

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  44. love this project, thanks for sharing! :)

    Dave
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  45. nice site and really nice blog candy. Hope I win. Would love to see more punch art from you cause I like your style. Carla at greenfeet@sbcglobal.net

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  46. WOW. COOL tfs **

    Darrell
    listervilleATcentramedia.NET

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  47. Great banner. Im in the process of making one with my new grand daugters name on it. New follower but I'v been here many times.
    Hugs, Debi

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  48. What a fun idea! I love the bright colors on the horse and banner. Cute cute! Thanks for the chance to win! I'm already a follower. :-)

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  49. how creative. Love this idea.
    I'm a follower.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    http: // mamawann. blogspot. com/
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  50. I love your banner. TFS!
    firelass51@aol.com

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  51. Wow i love the banner, i am now a Follower
    carina
    http://paperjunkiemama.blogspot.com/

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  52. Super cute!!! I am new follower!

    Sally
    opolski07@gmail.com

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  53. Your banner is too cute! I am a follower of your blog. Thank youl.

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  54. What an adorable banner!..thanx for the inspiration..:)

    nicolleatnicollelovesscrapbookingdotcom

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  55. This is a great idea! I love love that donkey!! Your bag and banner are so colorful - very festive! I really like the monkey at the end of the banner! kimmariebaker@gmail.com

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  56. I am a follower. The banner is awesome - they are so hard to photograph! Thanks for sharing!

    Kristin
    ksully4597 at gmail dot com

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  57. Great projects Corri! I love that little bag - definitely going to have to try that. Will pay a visit to Jingle's blog and see what she did too - I am a follower of both of your blogs :)

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  58. ~ Cute donkeys!!

    ~ I'm already a Follower of your Blog!

    Hip Hop and Awaaaaayyy!

    Email: QC Kelsey
    Visit Blog: Crystal Case Creative Creations

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  59. Corri,

    Those are the cutest treat bags ever!!! :) And I love your banner! (It's hard to imagine it looks any better in person, because it's amazing!)


    Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win (some yummy blog candy!),

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  60. Your banner is awesome. I would have loved this last year when my son had a fiesta themed party of his own.

    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  61. Holy Smokes this is so cool. My son is standing here saying that this is what he wants for his birthday next year...lol such a darling =)

    Hugs from Lilli =)
    l.a.nikolaisen at gmail dot com
    www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.com

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  62. Hi Corri,
    Just discovered your blog and so glad I did! The card is sooo cute and that banner is just beyond adorable!! I just received a Stylish Blogger Award and I am passing it along to you! You really deserve it! I just love all your projects. Stop by my blog and pick up the award to post it on your blog. I am also a new follower =0)

    Much love,
    Diana
    www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

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  63. Love the banner! So cute!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (Dot) com

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  64. I absolutely love the striped paper! Your projects are great!
    mbchhoj at aol dot com

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  65. oops email was wrong love the striped paper and your projects are great!
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  66. Cute projects. Love the banner. Super cute!! I am already a follower.

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  67. Love your projects. Those colors look great together. Thanks for the hop and giveaway!

    jenlovcarr at aol dot com

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  68. Love the paper bag idea!

    http://samanthascricutcreations.blogspot.com/
    samanthascricutcreations@live.com

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  69. So bright and colorful!! I just love these! I'm a follower, and love dropping by here to see all your creative ideas! Thanks for sharing. ksjennings at gmail dot com and/or http://karelj.blogpsot.com

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  70. This banner is adorable... so colorful and happy! Thanks for hosting this hop and for offering some awesome blog candy!

    Anne
    lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com

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  71. I love these cinco de mayo cards. My sister in law and niece will need some from me this year for thier birthdays. Very cute and fun... I love using bright colors. THanks for the hop and inspiration. pjritsema at gmail dot com

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  72. This banner is just adorable... so colorful and happy! Glad to have found your blog. Thanks for sharing and for offering a chance at some awesome blog candy.

    Anne
    lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com

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  73. Hey Corri

    Girl, I LOVE this!!! And what a great Holiday/ Birthday you picked!
    I am already a follower of your blog, love your work!
    TFS
    Bonnie
    http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
    ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com

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  74. Cute bag. I love the banner. Great colors on both. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

    vwilson577 at yahoo.com
    http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com

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  75. I love your theme. All the decorations are so cool. TFS and the chance to win.

    Christel
    http://onescrappinssita.blogspot.com
    askscrappinsista(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  76. Oh, Corri!!!!! You did such an amazing job!!! I absolutely love it; the colors are beautiful! :) TFS and thanks so much for a chance. :)

    Celeste B.
    ccscards.blogspot.com
    mctdbillman at gmail dot com

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  77. How cute! Love it! The donkey is perfect for the pinata

    Darlene
    desaucier at bellsouth dot net

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  78. I love that donkey and the colors of your fiesta projects! Thank you for sharing.
    I have to laugh as I get to each person on the birthday hop cuz 1/2 of you guys are in yet another hop so I will be hopping endlessly I think.
    I would love to win this cartridge. I have a lot of cartridges but not this one for some reason :)
    I am a follower of your blog- I was already actually.
    ScrappinAnn@gmail.com
    annlenth.blogspot.com

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  79. omg that banner is sooooo amazing. gotta try this :), thanks for the idea. i'm a new follower and excited to see more.

    krista
    scrappinkrista@yahoo.com
    scrapaleupagus.blogspot.com

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  80. New follower here. I love Martha Stewart papers.

    Rose
    rosemary28697@yahoo.com
    http://rose-homemadecards.blogspot.com/

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  81. Really cute card and a lovely banner. Thanks for sharing.
    Kim xXx

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  82. I absolutely love your scrapping style! So talented!

    melpearson at hotmail dot ca

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  83. Cute fiesta. I became a follower.

    Thanks for sharing,
    karen k 3 at ameritech dot net

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