Saturday, November 5, 2011

Winter/Christmas Blog Hop

Welcome to the Winter/Christmas Themed Blog Hop celebrating my favorite time of the year! I love winter and snow AND it’s my birthday season!  :) You should have arrived here from Cindy.  If you are just joining us, you can go to Paulette’s blog, Around the Bock with Scrapalette.  

My project for the hop is a 12x12 layout.  I am IN LOVE with these pictures of my girls from last winter.  We went out to play in the snow and the whole family got involved, including our dog.  Often times we make the pictures black and white so that the colors aren’t clashing.  In this case, I wanted to try the opposite – make the layout black and white so that the pictures stand out.  Here it is!

I found this to be difficult and it didn’t quite turn out the way I had hoped but it’s still something that I will try again.   


For this layout I used:
Winter Frolic - Winter Fun phrase at 3"
                             Border cut at 1" twice (*they don't quite meet under the pictures, it's an illllllusion :) )
Jolly Holidays - Mittens with snowflakes at 2"
                             Mittens with String at 4"
"Skittles" on the string mittens instead of the button cut
Stickles on the mittens to give the snow look
Snowflake stickers that I had in my stash to make the row along the bottom 

I hope you have enjoyed my project and the hop this far.  I have some blog candy to give away!  
You could win this 'Tis the Season mini pack from the Kaiser Craft line!  Included is a stamp set, a 6x6 paper pad, chipboard pieces and a sticker embellishment pack.  To win, please leave a comment telling me your favorite thing about the winter/Christmas season!  You do not have to be a follower of my blog, but I would love it if you decide to!  (If you cannot see my follower list on the right, refresh your page.  I have found that this usually works to bring it up. Blogger can be so goofy sometimes!)

Thanks for stopping!  Your next stop is LISA.

Here is the entire Blog Hop list in case you need it:

8. Michele at http://www.michelegreen.com/  <---You are HERE
9. Lisa at http://addictedtothecricut.blogspot.com  <---Go here next!

43 comments:

  1. I love your layout, I like that you did it in gray and white, gives it a cold feel.
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  2. Love this layout! Great job with the colors and I think it is spot on in highlighting those photos. This is my kind of layout!

    Nancy Sanders
    http://lanancyworkshop.blogspot.com/

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  3. What a great Layout!! I can see why you love those photos they are great!
    Hugs, Wini
    wini@looneybugdesigns.com

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  4. Great LO, love the colour combo
    Hugs
    Adele

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  5. I like the feel of the colors. The life of the page are your precious gems out there in the snow! Thank you for sharing them with us.
    And thank you for sharing your 'candy', too!
    Huggs


    cherilynne5@yahoo.com

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  6. Super layout, color choices are perfect. TFS.

    Donna C.
    goCricutgo (CC)

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  7. I love your layout Michele! I like that you made the layout black & white and left the pictures in color. Great detail!

    http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/
    HappyScrapper64@bex.net

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  8. Great layout! I love your idea of changing the colors. Great details too! TFS.

    Kris
    dietzrobles at yahoo dot com

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  9. Your layout is stunning!! Great job!! TFS!! laysig@telus.net

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  10. I think the layout is striking! You did a fabulous job with the colors! TFS
    Colleen (gonescrappin' C. Circle)

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  11. I love the way your LO is set and just the mittens on top for an embellishment. My favorite things in Winter and the Christmas Holiday is the bright and festival colors. Watching the littles ones sparkle, family friends. Remebering what Christmas is about.

    vickiebryn@yahoo.com

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  12. Great layout!Love the colors and the cute mittens!
    nanapuddin2u at gmail dot com

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  13. What a great layout! I love that you tried something different and think it turned out great.
    l_pirelli@yahoo.com

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  14. very nice lo. like the simplicity. tfs. i'm a follower.
    littlen44 at gmail dot com

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  15. Love the colors that you used.....

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  16. Loved the layout!! SNOW, is what i love most about winter!
    Dknox614@hotmail.com

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  17. Great layout! i love the neutral colors!!!! Such a nice change!!!!! I am your newest follower and looking forward to seeing even more of your wonderful projects!!!

    Lisa G
    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/

    stop by & check out my giveaway!

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  18. Great layout love it.

    mreyes2710@gmail.com

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  19. The contrast is amazing as it really makes the colors in the photos pop. Maybe its just such beautiful subjects that does it!

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  20. Love the colors. I really like this layout.

    brz352@yahoo.com

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  21. Hey Michele!!
    Thanks for sharing this awesome Layout! It is very striking with the black and white theme! I think It turned out Fantastic!! TFS!! And it is getting close to a very fun birthday hop!! See you soon!!
    Oh and My favorite time is Christmas day watching all the excitement in my grandchildren s eye's!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-about-my-christmas-cards-i-have.html
    ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
    Rexann♥

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  22. Gray is my new favorite "color of the moment". It looks so nice in your layout.

    My favorite thing about the season is the feeling of nostalgia for Christmases past and excitement for Christmases present and future. I love everything about this time of year. :)

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  23. Great layout! Thanks for sharing :-)

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  24. I just LOVE your layout and think the idea of making the layout "black & white" to show case the pictures is a great idea. I'm your newest follower. papermemories4u@ yahoo.com

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  25. Beautiful layout! Love the blue and gray. I do not like winter (and I live in Buffalo NY) but I do love all the shopping the season brings me!
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  26. OMG I have been wanting to use mittens! I love the way you used them!!

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

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  27. Love the layout! Also love the time I get to spend with my family during the holiday time!

    Mona
    monaarmstrong@hotmail.com

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  28. Very cute layout. I love the idea of black and white or all neutral for the layout so the pictures pop. Looks like a fun family day! :)

    Thanks for a chance to win.
    :)Khrista
    khristamcbride @ comcast.net

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  29. BEAUTIFUL layout!!! My favorite part of the season is the spirit...there really does seem to be more spirit during the Christmas season!

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  30. Very cute layout thanks for sharing.

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  31. very cute layout. TFS

    Dana
    Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

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  32. Great layout. You color choices were perfect.

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  33. Great layout! Love the colors! My favorite thing about Christmas/winter is EVERYTHING!! Not so much winter... here in Cleveland winter never seems to end. But I love Christmas! Thanks for the chance to win!

    karenskapin at yahoo dot com

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  34. Hi Michele!! I think your LO is great!! So pretty! Have a wonderful Holiday!! millierose651@aol.com (Pattyk)

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  35. Great idea - a B&W layout to make the pictures pop! Love the elements you used, and the layering on your letters make them pop. I'm a new follower!

    lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  36. What a wonderful winter wonderland layout! The pictures are great!
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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  37. Love your non-traditional choice of colors. It's very classy!

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  38. Love the LO, you did a great job in making it your own color scheme.

    sjox44@insightbb.com

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  39. I love the layout! I just wish I had some of that snow. I am your newest follower.

    skrappindiva29@hotmail.com

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  40. Love that you used black and white! Your girls are too cute! It's been great hopping with you!

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  41. At the risk of repeating - LOVE the idea of black/white/gray layout making the photos POP!
    Favorite thing about the season: spending time with family & friends!!!

    sharon.wright24@gmail.com

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