About Me

Florence, Arizona
Welcome to my blog. I am newly retired and eager to enjoy it all - decorating, shopping, cooking, travel and most crafts - paper crafts, stained glass, mosaic, mixed media, sketching, painting - you name it, I want to try it.
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Saturday, November 20, 2010

CRICUIT CARD FAIRY BLOG BOP

Welcome to our hop!   In this hop we want to focus on being thankful for all the blessings in our life.  I am personally thankful for my family and for the fact that I am healthy!  Every day I try to remember all the "little" things for which I am thankful.  I am happy to have such wonderful friends and family.   We fairies are excited to be in this hop, and happy that we can send our cards to those who might need a little cheer.  With that in mind, I made the following blocks as my project.  My husband built a fence awhile ago and was looking to clear out the garage - so he cut some leftover wood into blocks and I will thrilled.  Free!  And he was thrilled to get them out of his garage.  Of course, all the extras are now in my craft room - and it is crowded in there.  Urgh.  For those of you who asked, the blocks are 2 x 2.  I used the Carousel cart for the lettering; it's almost like the Storybook lettering, but I liked these a little better for these.


And of course, here's my kitty ready to invesigate - that is until he saw me walk into the room with my camera!  Caught in the act!!

Along the way there will be opportunities for inspiration, and blog candy. So make sure you hop all the way through, leave comments on every blog.  Our Cricuit Card Fairy Commander will be giving away a Hello Kitty Greetings cart to a person that hops and leaves a comment on ALL blogs. 

If you are interested in joining the Fairies, email our commander at cricutcardfairies(a)gmail(dot) com.  It is a wonderful cause and it makes me feel as good participating as I hope it make the card recipients.  THANKS to Crystal for all she does to keep up going.

Here's our blog list just in case you get lost along the way:
http://crystalscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
http://tidbitsplace.blogspot.com/ (YOU ARE HERE)
http://adreatravis2008.blogspot.com/
http://trickut-rachelscrafts.blogspot.com/
http://www.kisatrtleskreativekorner.blogspot.com/
http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/
http://lightwhimsy.blogspot.com/
http://karelj.blogspot.com/
http://shelliescreations.blogspot.com/
http://ginathorntonstamping.blogspot.com/
http://www.jamieisacraftymomma.blogspot.com/
http://wandaswhimsicalwonders.blogspot.com/
http://blondemommy26@blogspot.com
http://sherylscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/

HAPPY HOPPING!
Posted by Deb S at 12:01 AM
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32 comments:

  1. Crystal aka CaitlynsmommyNovember 20, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    Deb I love it! I am so in love with orange this season and usually I do not like orange. I love it! I love how you added it to the mantle and YAY for free, hubby does that for me too!

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  2. patriciaNovember 20, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    i think that was one great idea,i would never have thought of.love seeing new things to get ideas.

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  3. LoraNovember 20, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    Those blocks are so adorable. I would never have thought of doing something like that - maybe I'll try it for Christmas!

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  4. KareljNovember 20, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    Love the blocks! I know what you mean about the crafting space...mine is a place where all the *but maybe I can make something with it!* stuff hides out! ksjennings (at) gmail (dot) com

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  5. ShellieNovember 20, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    Those decor blocks are too cute! Great job! TFS

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  6. PenLightNovember 20, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    What a GORGEOUS grouping of art and craft. Love those gorgeous blocks! What a great way to use the fence scraps! penlight-at-juno-dotcom

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  7. CyndiUNovember 20, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    Great project. TFS and being part of the hop.
    cureta2@yahoo.com

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  8. SummerNovember 20, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Great blocks, I really want to do that too!

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  9. kisatrtleNovember 20, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Very clever idea. TFS

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  10. JoyNovember 20, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    I love it! What size did you have him cut the blocks? It's fun to get our husbands involved in our crafts!

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  11. ChristinaNovember 20, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Love it! TFS

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  12. jennyplace2November 20, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    your block look wonderful on top of your beautifully decorated fireplace. TFS>
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  13. ScrappingDebNovember 20, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    I'm not sure how to post a reply??? But the question was asked about how big the blocks are. They are 2 x 2. My husband did a good job of cutting them, but there are a few that are not quite straight --- shhhhhh, don't tell him - don't want to hurt his manly man feelings!

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  14. MindyNovember 20, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    I love this idea! I bet my husband would be willing to donate some of his scraps for a project like this ! Thanks for sharing such a neat idea!
    Mindy

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  15. Luv 2 CreateNovember 20, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Thanks to your hubby, you had the blocks to create with, and your creation is wonderful. Looks wonderful with your fireplace arrangement.
    Marcie

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  16. SuellaNovember 20, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    I love your blocks, I enjoy crafting things for my home & for my childrens home! Awesome project! Happy Thanksgiving!TFS
    suella11@yahoo.com

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  17. A Scrap AboveNovember 20, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Hi Deb~
    How sweet of your Hubby to cut these for you! I love these little blocks! This project looks great on your mantel with the wreath, and your kitty looks like he loves it too!LOL
    I am thankful for the very little things, our cars are old,but paid for and still run (major family joke)
    I am already a follower of your blog.
    TFS and a chance to win
    Bonnie C
    http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
    ascrapabove at aol dot com

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  18. Scrappy JackieNovember 20, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Beautiful fireplace mantle. The blocks look so classy up there with your gorgeous wreath. Thank you for sharing and having such a fun blog that inspires! pjritsema at gmail dot com

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  19. DenniNovember 20, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    LOVE those blocks! But as much as I would like to say they are just the cutest thing, your sweet Liddy is definitely cuter! ;)

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  20. Scrappin' SistaNovember 20, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    I'm lovin' the blocks. But the entire mantle is gorgeous. TFS!

    Christel
    onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
    christel(at)majesticdesigns(dot)net

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  21. Natalie MNovember 20, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    Great mantle decoration! I love the blocks. I've had to get rid of some extra stuff like that just because I was drowning in it, but I love seeing that you made a project out of scraps!
    Natalie
    http://timelesslegacydesigns.blogspot.com
    mtmcbroom at gmail dot com

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  22. DeannaNovember 20, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Love the blocks. What a great way to use up scraps.

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  23. DawnNovember 20, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Love what you did with the blocks! They look awesome in your display!

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  24. *BJ*November 21, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    Your blocks are great and the mantle is so perfect. Thanks for the blog hop. bettylarrynatyahoodotcom

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  25. Radwa BayoumiNovember 21, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Amazing.I do love your colors:)

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  26. ShereeNovember 21, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    I just love the blocks and your mantle looks great! Love it! TFS
    sheree.burress@gmail.com

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  27. scrapperbeckaNovember 21, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Awesome project, I love it

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  28. JamieNovember 21, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    love the color of the words on the wood, it's the perfect combo for fall. Your mantle looks awesome! :)

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  29. - - Sheryl - -November 21, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Oh - you are so lucky to have a handy husband - I want blocks too... but I am looking for ones already made from a craft store - or kids blocks - to do a project like yours.
    It is wonderful!

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  30. DeniseNovember 21, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    How cool your husband could just make you those blocks!! I love how you decorated them. Your mantle looks awesome!

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  31. jenniNovember 21, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Your mantle looks fab! Thnaks for sharing.
    jpshirley@ymail.com

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  32. TeacherMomNovember 21, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    What a great idea!! They look awesome!! I know my DH has lots of spare wood lying around. Now all I have to do is coerse (sp?) him into cutting it up for me. Thanks for the inspiration.

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