Saturday, July 30, 2011

Happy Birthday Blog Hop!

Hi and welcome to my Birthday Blog hop! This is the start of the hop that includes 12 wonderful blogs on the hop (there are 2 that are only able to participate on Sunday - so make sure to come back if you are hoping on Saturday!). I hope you enjoy hopping along and enjoy all the projects that everyone has come up with!

The theme for today's hop is Birthday! I will be celebrating my 27th birthday on August 3rd and can't think of a better way to celebrate it with all of you! Everyone on the hop has made any project that makes them think "Birthday".


For my project, I have created some party decorations! I made a "Happy Birthday" banner, invitations and topped it all off with some matching cupcake toppers and a card! I hope you enjoy!




Items used for the banner:
  • Birthday Bash cricut cartridge 
  • Blast off Imagine cartridge
  • Scalloped 2 inch circle punch
  • 3D Foam adhesive squares 
  • Twine
  • Stickers from my stash
  • Striped paper from DCWV Stack 7
I started by cutting out the banner triangles using both the Birthday Bash cartridge and the blast off cartridge to make them the orange background color. These were cut at 3.5 inches.

After cutting out all the banner triangles, I tied them together using 4.5 inch pieces of twine. Once all the banner pieces were attached together, I punched the scalloped circles and attached the letters (stickers) and then attached the scalloped circles to the banner with 3D foam squares.

Next up was the invitations:

Items used for Invitaion:
  • Birthday Bash cricut cartridge
  • Blast Off Imagine cartridge
  • Memonto Ink
  • Bo Bunny stamp set
  • Twine
I started by cutting the triangles that matched the banner at 5 inches using the same cartridges as before. Once they were cut out, I lined up my stamps to fit the scalloped sides of the invitation and stamped them using Memonto ink. I then added the twine bow to give the invitation a little pop of color.

Then came the cupcake toppers:

 Items used for cupcake topper:
  • Scalloped 2 inch punch
  • Memonto ink
  • Happy Birthday stamp from PBD "Birthday Birthday" set
  • toothpick
  • adhesive
  • DCWV striped paper from Stack 7 
  • Left over paper from triangles 
I used left over striped paper and triangle paper to punch scalloped circles. Once they were punched out, I added the "Happy Birthday" sentiment. I then used some adhesive to attach a toothpick to the back of the punch.

Last is the card:

Items used for card:
  • Birthday Bash cartridge 
  • Scalloped 5 inch card base
  • scalloped circle cut at 4.5 inches
  • Scalloped 2 inch punch
  • Extra banner triangle
  • Sentiment stamps (both from PBD)
  • 3D foam squares
  • ATG adhesive
  • Brads
For the card, I started by using a scalloped card base that I had in my stash. I then cut a scalloped circle at 4.5 inches from the Birthday Bash cartridge and attached it to the front of the card base using my ATG gun.  Next came attaching the banner triangle and scalloped punch with the "Happy Birthday" sentiment. The banner was attached using 2 brads through the striped paper (now that I am typing this out, I did this before attaching the scalloped circle to the card base.) I then used a 3D square to attache the 2 inch scalloped punch to the triangle. Before adding this, I stamped it with the sentiment using Memonto ink and inked the edges.

Once the front of the card was all done, I added the sentiment to the inside of the card!

Thank you all so much for checking out my project, and have a blast on the hop!!!

Blog Candy Time!!
I am so excited about the blog candy that is available today! Pink by Design is sponsoring the hop and had donated a $15 gift card! 


There are 3 ways to be eligible for this prize.
  1. Become a follower and leave a comment (if you are already a follower, just leave me a comment!)
  2. Like my facebook page, and come back here and leave a second comment telling me that you have done this. 
  3. Like Pink by Design on facebook, and let them know I sent you!
I hope you have enjoyed what I created today. The next stop on the hop is Meighen. Below is a list of all the blogs in the hop if you get lost along the way. 

Blog List!
Samantha (Me) 
Meighen
Jenn
Ruthie
Gloria
Jen
Courtney
Momo
Kim
Shannin
Jenny (Sunday Only)
Michelle (Sunday Only)

83 comments:

  1. First off: Happy Birthday!!! That's the same day as one of my uncles! It's a great day! LOL

    Love the birthday "stuff" you've created!! The colors are awesome, and it looks like something I can re-create!!! Thanks for sharing!!

    I've commented on your FB page, and PBD's (but it won't link your name in my comment for some reason)

    Autumn Willis
    http://autumnsbuggycreations.blogspot.com

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  2. Oh, also following now!!! Thanks!!

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  3. Happy Birthday!!! I love your birthday projects. The papers you used are perfect because they are so bright and happy!! I am a follower of you and Pink By Design.
    Charlotte
    http://alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com

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  4. Happy Birthday! Just became a follower!

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  5. Liked you on facebook! Already follow Pink by Design on FB.

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  6. Happy Birthday, Samantha! Glad to be a new follower. After you're done celebrating, come visit me sometime at http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com

    ~Tammy
    tammy dot schmitt at mac dot com

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  7. I'm stalking you on FB now:-)

    ~Tammy
    http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com
    tammy dot schmitt at mac dot com

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  8. I'm already a follower of Pink By Design. Love her stuff:-)

    ~Tammy
    http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com
    tammy dot schmitt at mac dot com

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  9. Happy Birthday! I loved all of your birthday decorations! lindagk23

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  10. I liked you on facebook and already follow Pink by Design! lindagk23

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  11. Happy Birthday! And what a fabulous job you did on this extensive project -- great ideas!! I am happy to be a new follower!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  12. I am now a fan on FB and was already a fan of PBD!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  13. Hi Samantha, WOW!! fabulous projects!! Those cupcakes look very YUMMY:) I'm a new follower and thank you for sharing your creations.
    Hugs
    Norma

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  14. Happy Birthday Samantha!!! I'm a fan of Pink by Design:)

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  15. Happy Early Birthday!! I am a new follower!! You did a great job with all your projects!! Love how all the paper matched!!
    Kristan
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  16. I liked your facebook page!!
    Kristan
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  17. Happy Birthday! I love your party projects. Great ideas and thank you for the details. I'm a new follower.

    Kris
    dietzrobles at yahoo dot com

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  18. Just liked your FB page.

    Kris
    dietzrobles at yahoo dot com

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  19. Wow all your party crafts turned out GREAT!! Love all the ideas thanks for sharing with all of us your ideas!!

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  20. Happy Happy Birthday To You!! Have a great HOP!!

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  21. Happy Birthday
    I found your blog from Momo's blog. I am now a follower.
    Your banner and all your ideas are so cute. I can't wait to look at some of your other stuff. If you get a chance stop by my blog and say hi!
    Hope you have a great day.
    Http://countryladydesigns.blogspot.com/

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  22. Ok 1st of all AMAZING projects!! 2nd: new follower & most importantly 3rd: my bday is Aug 3rd also!! SO happy early bday!! :)
    ♥ Laura ♥
    tweetyb@satx.rr.com
    http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

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  23. Became a fan on your FB page also!
    ♥ Laura ♥
    tweetyb@satx.rr.com
    http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

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  24. Already a fan of PBD!! LOVE their stamps!
    ♥ Laura ♥
    tweetyb@satx.rr.com
    http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

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  25. Happy Birthday!! I am a new follower! I found your blog via Momo. I'm excited to see all the projects in this hop.

    Candace
    mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

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  26. I am your newest FB fan. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Candace
    mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

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  27. I am already a FB fan of Pink By Design and I left a message on their page stating that you sent me:) Thanks for another chance to win.

    Candace
    mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

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  28. Happy BDAY - cute brithday inspirations
    perderg{at}q{dot}com

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  29. I am now a follower and look forward to returning and seeing what you have created
    perderg{at}q{dot}com

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  30. Very nice project!! I am a new follower!

    http://myscrappylife0.blogspot.com/

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  31. I also liked your FB page!!

    http://myscrappylife0.blogspot.com/

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  32. happy birthday! I am a new follower,great birthday projects,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  33. Did like on FB! joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  34. Already a follower and did Like on FB for pink by design,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  35. Happy Birthday!! I am a new follower! Love your creations...hope you have a great day!

    I already am a fan of Pink By Design on FB! Left a message saying you sent me to her page!

    Tracy
    jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  36. I liked your FB page!

    Tracy
    jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  37. I am a follower of you blog.
    lmkindell1@verizon.net
    lindashappyplace.blogspot.com

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  38. I liked you on Facebook
    lmkindell1@verizon.net
    lindashappyplace.blogspot.com

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  39. I liked Pink by Design FB page.
    lmkindell1@verizon.net
    lindashappyplace.blogspot.com

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  40. Love your projects thats for all the fun.
    lmkindell1@verizon.net
    lindashappyplace.blogspot.com

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  41. Wow,l love all your party decorations:) Fantastic job!!
    I am your newest follower to and so glad. You are very talented and look forward to seeing more from you. Hope you stop by my blog and follow me too:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  42. I liked Pink By Design FB page. Thanks for a chance to win!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
    jskoning at msn dot com

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  43. Super cute banner!! I am in love with those sticker letters!! TFS!! Take Care!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

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  44. I am a new follower who looks forward to seeing what you create. I love how used triangles in all of the projects,
    katieoscreations at gmail dot com

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  45. Happy birthday!! Your projects are awesome! I'm a new follower,

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  46. happy birthday. mine was yesterday the 30th. i just love your birthday creations. so fun and inspiring. great job.

    rhelm@tampabay.rr.com

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  47. im a follower on here and facebook.

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  48. im also a follower of pbd and told them you sent me.thanks and happy birthday again.

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  49. New follower here. LOVE your birthday projects! Everything about them :) TFS!
    Jill
    http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/

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  50. FB follower. Happy early Birthday!
    Jill
    http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/

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  51. Already like PBD but stopped by and told her you said Hi :)
    Jill
    http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/

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  52. Great birthday decorations..saves having to go to the store and them only having half of what you want! :)

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

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  53. I am also a new follower to your FB and I went to Pink by Design and posted but I have been a follower there for a little while already..:)

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

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  54. Beautiful Projects! : )
    www.brittneyscricutcreations.blogspot.com

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  55. And an early Happy Birthday to you! I love your creations. I'm on a personal Cricut challenge right now...to use every one of the zillions of cartridges I own and make at least one project with each. LOL...I'm about to the D's!
    I'm now a new follower...hope you'll come by and visit me, too sometime!

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  56. Happy Birthday.!! Great projects. Love the banners.

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  57. I am a new follower :)

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  58. I am already a fan of PBD :)

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  59. very cool thanks for sharing I love this. and thanks for the chance to win.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  60. Just FAB!! I am a brand new follower! :) Thanks for the chance to win!

    Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com

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  61. Happy Birthday! What wonderful birthday projects you made...just love them. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  62. I am a new follower. Love your blog

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  63. I just liked you and Pink by Design on FB Thanks for the extra chances to win!

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  64. Beautiful designs! I love the banner and invites. I am Facebook Fan and Follower.

    Shawnee
    http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com

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  65. Very nice, I love that banner!
    I also liked you and Pink by Design on Facebook. Completed all tasks.

    Debbie @ http://bugginattheseams.blogspot.com/

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  66. Hi there, Samantha!!! Happy Birthday! lOvE your blog hop. What a great way to celebrate! I became a follower... and now will add two more comments... (hee, hee!) lisa (charligirl88@yahoo.com)

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  67. another post... i "liked" you on facebook! lisa (charligirl88@yahoo.com)

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  68. and yet again! (are you sick of me... YET? lol!) i already "liked" PBD, but i did comment that you sent me on facebook! and have a FABULOUS birthday! lisa (charligirl88@yahoo.com)

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  69. Happy Birthday :) Love all your projects, the colors are great!

    ~Katie
    happyscrappinmom.blogspot.com
    rinosprincess03@gmail.com

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  70. I "liked" you on facebook. Have a fantastic Birthday :)

    ~Katie
    happyscrappinmom.blogspot.com
    rinosprincess03@gmail.com

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  71. Darling banner and card! I am now a follower.

    Debbie

    hawksnest.blogspot.com

    niteowlis@clear.net

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  72. I "liked" you on FB! Happy Birthaday!

    Debbie

    hawksnesthobbies.blogspot.com
    niteowlis@clear.net

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  73. Thank you so much for allowing me to participate in this. Its a great thing I finished my post the day you sent me the links because I had totally forgotten about it until I started getting all the comments sent to my blackberry. (It was a very welcomed surprise amongst the chaos of moving).

    I hope we both have wonderful birthdays. I just wish I was your age again! hehe. Fabulous creations! I love making banners. They are my absolute fav.

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  74. Love your banner, cupcake toppers, and your card. They turned out great! Thanks for sharing!

    Sandy
    sweetpeascards@yahoo.com

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  75. I just became a follower and would love for you to stop by my blog and follow me too.

    Sandy
    sweetpeascards@yahoo.com

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  76. I have "liked" your FB page and would love for you to stop by and like my page also.

    Sandy
    sweetpeascards.blogspot.com
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet-Peas-Card-Creations/175012202550550

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  77. I have already "liked" Pink By Design's page for a while now.

    Sandy
    sweetpeascards.blogspot.com

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  78. I noticed your link from another Crazyabout Cricut and Cricut Craft Room. I have liked Pink by Design for a while, I have just liked your FB page and am now a follower of your blog. Very inspiring. Thanks, and Happy Day to You!
    ~Sarah
    sjack8898@gmail.com

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  79. omg love4 it it all came out so beautiful :)

    cvjac at att dot net

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