Saturday, August 6, 2011

Back to School Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to Milamemories and the ...Back to School Blog Hop! I have some BLOG CANDY!!!

If you've just happened to come across my blog please check out each of the super talented ladies blogs below. There will be some fun prizes along the way, AND there will be some AWESOME ideas!

Have fun and thank you for attending our blog hop.


Now for some fun blog candy!!! I am going to be giving away a brand new stamp set from Sale-A-Bration this past year, this stamp set is one of my absolute favorites!! It is so versatile!!



Drawing will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2011 and announced here.

How to win, all you have to do is follow the three steps below!!

1) Follow this blog or subscribe via email. See upper left hand corner of blog to do so.
2) Follow me on my youtube channel link here: http://www.youtube.com/user/MilaMemories
(I made a special blog hop video showing my projects live and you can see the Blog Candy up close!!)
3) You must leave a comment under this post to win (I would love it if you would tell me what you would love me to do more of on my blog, videos, simple cards, fancy cards, simple layouts, more complex layouts, layouts using my Cricut or Sizzix Big Shot, etc.).

Here are my project's:
Above is a card I made perfect for a boy or girl!! This is an older paper collection that I was so excited I got to use!! I did some layering, cut out some buses from the paper collection and used a stamp from Stampin Up! for the sentiment!! So easy and quick!!



Here is another card I made that is a little bit more on the elegant and softer side. Not so grunged up as the one above this one!! This card is perfect for your female teen or someone going off to college or graduate school!! I used all Stampin Up! cardstock, some designer series paper, cherry cobbler seam binding and my most favorite brand new stamp set that I am giving away to one lucky follower, the Bliss Sale-A-Bration stamp set from this past year. Of course, you know I had to use some shimmer paint and rhinestones!! I stamped the butterflies with the Cherry Cobbler ink and then cut them out and put shimmer paint all over them.


The last project I made was this altered frame using Graphic 45 Steampunk papers! It was so much fun altering this frame!! I thought it would be the perfect gift for someone going away for college!! Or a teen that is starting the new school year, just to say "Good Luck, this year!". I used some prima flowers, and lace. I also die cut a dress form using my Sizzix Big Shot, I used Claudine Helmuth Matte and Gloss Medium to cover all of the paper to protect it from dust and dirt, etc.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by!! I hope you enjoyed my video and projects!! I will be making a step by step video tutorial series on how to make a mini album starting on August 11th, along with many card tutorials!! So make sure you stay tuned!!

Please don't forget to enter to win my BLOG CANDY!!!

Again thank you for visiting with me and now please make sure that you stop by
Wendy at http://cricutyourclassroom.com

Here is a complete line up of the blogs in the Back to school blog hop:
To continue on to the next blog click here:

Wendy http://cricutyourclassroom.com

Post Comment Below (click on comments):


34 comments:

  1. I love that grunge paper look adorable TFS

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  2. The photo frame is super--I have someone in mind as a recipient already!
    I love all your projects, especially your mini albums (I'm a closet mini hoarder!)

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  3. Beautiful projects! The frame is the perfect keepsake. I love the 12x12 canvas and your Valentine's mini.

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  4. I just LOVE your cards and frame!! The papers are soo fun!!

    Hugs,
    Tanya
    freddylswillima@windstream.net

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  5. Even though I don't want to think about back to school time yet ((I'm a first grade teacher lol)) I enjoyed this hop! Thanks for sharing your project and for the chance to win! :) :)
    Suzy suzyq28024@gmail.com

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  6. super cute love it TFS!!!

    cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  7. Beautiful cards! Love the altered frame too! TFS!

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  8. Beautiful cards, I love the frame.

    Dana
    Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

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  9. love all your projects nice job calebwmartin@yahoo.com

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  10. I became a fan of your youtube page I just don't know if its showing my pc keeps crashing..

    Dana
    Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

    P.s. I am loving that stamp set your giving away as blog candy!

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  11. Just hopping by to see your project. Thank you for sharing your creative ideas!

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  12. Mila, you are AMAZING!! I love all of your projects. The cards are adorable & the frame is gorgeous. I would love for you to do more cards. Thank you for being so inspirational :).

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  13. Super cute! I'm now a follower and will be checking out your videos too!

    Robin
    www.scrapandchat.blogspot.com

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  14. All three were fabulous but I really loved the card with the older paper. Love the antique feel of that card
    Now a follower
    perderg{at}q{dot}com
    http://scrappin3angel.blogspot.com/

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  15. You sure have been busy! Love the cards:-) Thanks for sharing. So excited to be on the hop with you.

    ~Tammy

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  16. Wow, stunning projects! TFS!
    hugs, Jenn
    craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com

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  17. Beautiful cards!! TFS!!

    amandaremus at gmail dot com

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  18. New follower here. Your work is beautifully done. Very creative.

    http://blog.neatthings-boutique.com

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  19. Beautiful projects!! I love vintage style, you work it so well!! TFS!! Take Care!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

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  20. Super cards..I am partial to the black/maroon/and white..It is regal...the frame is an added treat..

    transport7800@aol.com
    http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
    follower

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  21. New follower. Love the cards and the frame is a lovely extra. TFS
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  22. Love your creations.. that frame is AMAZING! TFS! I am a new follower and would be honored if you would check out my blog and do the same if you haven't already at http://acreativejourneywithmelissa@blogspot.com
    Have a wonderful day!

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  23. Lovely cards and frame!! Great job on these projects. TFS and I'm already a follower:)
    Hugs

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  24. Absolutely beautiful projects! TFS

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  25. Beautiful projects..just found your blog..I'll be back!

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  26. Wonderful projects! Thanks for sharing!

    Lynda
    rlhamm1 at gmail dot com
    lyndascreativetouches.blogspot.com

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  27. I love your work Mila. You are talented and I love your enthusiasm for SU! Hope I win the stamp set since I missed it. Libby

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  28. I love the colors you choose to use. Wonderful cards!! I will be checking back soon for more inspiration. Now following you.

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  29. These are all beautiful projects! Thanks so much for sharing and also for the chance to win. Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful creations, I am now a follower. :)

    I would be honored if you stopped by my craft blog, Made Especially For You.

    Ashley
    http://especiallymade.blogspot.com
    especiallymadeblog@gmail.com

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  30. Done and Done! I love watching videos. I am very visual. I am wanting to learn to do more fancy layouts and cards. I would love to see more of that. Thanks!

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  31. I love the colors. So cool and collected. Thanks for sharing, CallyAnn(new follower)
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  32. Hi, I love following your you tube channels and blog, thanks for sharing your stamping and crafting knowledge.

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  33. I find here some beautiful valentine day cards i like it...
    Custom gift cards
    clear cards

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