Saturday, January 7, 2012

January Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop


Welcome hoppers. I'm the first stop for the Shop Pumpkin Spice Blog January blog hop! (Click here to start at the beginning of the hop so you can get all the info). We've started a new term and increased our Design Team members. I can't wait for you to meet them - they make beautiful things.

This month's blog hop theme is "Your Style". While hopping around you'll get to see the designers styles and tastes. It's a great way to see all the different varieties of paper crafting gals we've got.

I would say my style is a simple compilation of the 3 Cs: I have a classic style, I love being creative with my paper crafts, and I almost always use my Cricut!!

For this hop I created a "Stand Alone Photo Frame Book"! I was inspired by my new Cinch (thanks sis!) and the beautiful paper of Jillibean Soup. This book closes up with Velcro so it's easy to transport. Then it folds open to stand up on it's own. Each page is a photo frame with a seasonal theme. I was amazed that the combination of 3 of the Jillibean Soup 6x6 paper pads could create all four seasons. Check it out!

This is the front cover all folded up. The papers across are scraps from all the paper inside.

You open the Velcro flap...

...and flip the front cover around. The short flap becomes the base of the stand.

Ta da! The book stands on it's own.

Spring photo frame.

Summer photo frame.

Fall photo frame.

The frames fit a 4x6 photo. Here are my kiddos Trick or Treating.

Winter photo frame.
I was thinking of giving this as a gift but now that it's done, I need it for myself as a brag book. Hehe.

Supplies:
 Watermelon Gazpacho Paper Pad 6\"X6\" 24 Sheets
Jillibean Soup
Watermelon Gazpacho Soup 6x6 paper pad
found here for $4.19

 Apple Cheddar Soup Paper Pad 6\"X6\" 24 Sheets
Jillibean Soup
Apple Cheddar Soup 6x6 paper pad
found here for $4.19

 Christmas Eve Chowder Paper Pad 6\"X6\" 24 Sheets
Jillibean Soup
Christmas Eve Chowder 6x6 paper pad
found here for $4.19

 Echo Park - Holly Jolly Christmas - Alpha Sticker 12\"x12\" sheet
Echo Park
Holly Jolly Christmas
Alpha Stickers
found here for $2.09

 Echo Park - Holly Jolly Christmas Brad Assortment
Echo Park
Holly Jolly Christmas
Decorative Brads
found here for $4.19

 Say It In Crystals Adhesive Jewels 551469
Prima "Say it in Crystals"
adhesive jewels
found here for $2.10

My Mind's Eye "12 Days of Christmas" trims
Chalk Ink
Black cardstock
Cinch and 1" black binding
Cricut cartridges : Campin' Critters, Graphically Speaking, Mother's Day Bouquet, Life's a Beach
Chipboard (I use cereal boxes)

Your next stop is the very talented Lenae. Have fun at everyone's stop! Be sure to check out the card kit that Shop Pumpkin Spice is featuring this month. It has amazing products all packaged together for a great price. I know I'll be purchasing one for sure.

Here's the hop lineup in case you get lost!

We love reading all your comments. Be sure to welcome all the new designers - we are so happy to have them!

28 comments:

  1. Carissa, you rocked this! AND I am glad you are keeping this treasure for yourself. So pretty, my friend :)

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  2. What an awesome project, Carissa!

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  3. Beautiful photo frame book! I would keep it for myself too :)

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  4. This truned out, bueatifully, Carissa! I can see why you wnat to keep it! ~Hugs!

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  5. Your photo frame is amazing, so creative and colorful! It's great to see something made with the Cinch.

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  6. Great project! That would be a nice addition to any work desk! :)Amy

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  7. Oh wow Carrisa this is fantastic! And I love your paper choices.

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  8. Beautiful project. I like "your style". Great idea.

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  9. Beautiful project, love that it folds up and Velcro closed so you can take your photos anywhere. janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

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  10. Great mini. Nice sister great gift. Love all the papers you chose for the mini.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  11. Love this Lenae! That is an Awesome gift idea!

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  12. Carissa.... Amazing Standing Photo Frame. I love it!

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  13. This book is soo cute. I love the velcro and that it stands on it's own. I also love all of the papers used. TFS!
    Jen
    http://myimagitivity.blogspot.com

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  14. Wow, GORGEOUS project!!! LOVE your beautiful details and love the papers too:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  15. This is SOOO darling! I LOVE IT! Way to go girlie! :)

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  16. Gorgeous, love this freestanding frame and the papers you used are adorable! Love your style too!
    Crafty Hugs,
    Pendra
    pendrasplace.blogspot.com

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  17. What a sweet brag book! A definite gift fro grandparents!!!

    hugs,
    Michelle

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  18. Wow, Carissa!! Your album is fabulous. I have a new bind-it-all that I have not used yet. I pinned your project for future reference. Thanks for the inspiration. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  19. I love it the colors are so great and the idea is special.
    Linda
    lmkindell1@verizon.net
    lindashappyplace.blogspot.com

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  20. This is beautiful Carissa,looove it!
    Think i might haul my bind it all out the cupboard,thank you for the inspiration.
    Hugs
    Tracy xx

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  21. love love love your pages! the album is beatiful! makes me want to start anohter mini album right now! :)

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  22. This is beautiful. I'm a new follower!

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  23. This is a terrific idea. It is already to go for your favorite pictures. Love it and a great use for your Cinch. I have one I may have to copy your idea. Thank you. Love the Jillibean paper. So pretty!

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  24. Love your project. Very pretty.

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  25. Your album is fabulous. Wonderful idea!
    yoliejustcreate at gmail dot com

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  26. Great mini album. I have to get myself a Cinch someday. Thanks for sharing your great idea.

    Colleen

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I just love reading all your comments! Thank you!