Monday, February 7, 2011

You Say It's Your Birthday Blog Hop!!

Please note, this is my second post for the day.  Scroll down to see my design team entry for the Paper Playtime theme of the week!

Hello and welcome to the You Say It's Your Birthday Blog Hop hosted by Erika from CricutLove.  You should have arrived here from Melissa's Blog.  If you are just stopping in here you can find the complete blog list below, or you can jump straight to Erika's Blog to start the hop!!

The theme for this blog hop is the Beatles and is celebrating Erika's daughter Ashley's birthday!!  We were to pick a song and base our project on that song in some way.  My project is based solely on the title of 'A Day in the Life' from the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band!  I worked backwards and found a title that would fit the project I wanted to make (hehe).  I made a daily journal/diary for Ashley which should arrive for her some time this week!! 

To create this project I used a YourStory 5x7 album cover, and decorated it with various cricut cuts and some bling.  The pages are blank white (no lines).  This was the first time I used my YourStory and I have to say, I LOVE IT!  I picked it out for myself as a Christmas present from my hubby for a FANTASTIC deal from OhMyCrafts ($29 for a kit that included the YourStory machine, and AMAZING rotary trimmer, a variety of hard cover book covers, and a package of various laminating pouches...SUCH a good deal and when I checked this weekend it was on sale again!!).  Anywhoo...on to the project!!



Cardstock - Ripe Avocado, Simply Chartreuse, True Black, Raspberry Fizz, Stampers Select White (Papertrey Ink), Crushed Curry (Stampin' Up!), Pink Book Cover (Yourstory)
Die Cuts - Home Decor, Indie Art (Cricut)
Binding: YourStory Machine
Rhinestones (imaginisce iRock), White Gel Pen, Black Pen

Hope you enjoy!!  Please leave a comment, I love to hear from you!
Lisa
Blog Hop Lineup
Lisa - http://crop-and-create.blogpot.com/ - YOU ARE HERE!!
Elsa - http://cricutlvr.blogspot.com/ - GO HERE NEXT!! :)

91 comments:

  1. AWW Lisa that is beautiful! You did an amazing job and it is very original!! Thank you for joining me and making this the best birthday ever for Ashley!!

    Lots of Cricut Love,
    Erika

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  2. This is sooo pretty!

    Lauren

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  3. Lisa, your album is beautiful. I need to get this cartridge.

    pammejo1@yahoo.com
    http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

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  4. It's lovely! I love mini albums and it's nice to see that song represented so beautifully.
    mawmann@gmail.com

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  5. This is beautiful! I love it!

    Hugs,
    Saundra :)

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  6. Soooo beautiful!!! Love that cute butterfly!!!!and all the detail!!!

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  7. SO pretty!!!!!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  8. Such a beautiful journal! Love the pinks and the cricut cuts!
    Glenda
    http://glendascards.blogspot.com/

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  9. beautiful

    Thanks for the great hop too.

    juliewasson@yahoo.com

    tidbitsnscraps.blogspot.com

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  10. Beautiful gift...Ashley will love it.

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  12. i love this book! cant wait to get my machine!
    rmini@satx.rr.com

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  13. Lisa, your album cover is gorgeous (I had to delete my original comment because I wrote card by accident)I am so embarased I have not been to your blog in forever!!! Shame on me. I totally miss your creations..it is just so hard keeping up with all the projects and the hopping too. I am putting you in my fav blog list right NOW!! Again, love your album cover, something so sweet and peaceful about it.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  14. Love the butterflies, Lisa! Your album is beautiful -- I know Ashley will LOVE it!

    ~ Jen

    jlhudson2 at cox dot net

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  15. I just love how girly this one is!!!


    amandawason@yahoo.com

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  16. You did an amazing job! I love this! You ladies have done an awesome job on this hop! I have enjoyed every project so far! TFS!

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  17. I know she'll love that. Good idea!
    Cheryl
    www.pinkandpaper.blogspot.com

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  18. Love the butterflies! So pretty!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  19. raelly cute. newest follower!!

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  20. wonderful gift calebwmartin@yahoo.com

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  21. I love this project. It's perfect for an 11 year old girl. Thanks for sharing.



    GIJoesbarbie22@aim.com

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  22. What a beautiful card, you did an amazing job!!
    Cindy
    miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

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  23. What a super cute book!! Love it!
    Carrie
    carriedan1 at live dot com

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  24. This is beautiful! I love it! What all does the your story do I may need to check into that. I may have to add you to the dreaded list of enablers ha ha just kidding! Thank you for sharing! I hope you have a fabulous day filled with lots of sparkle!
    ~Hugs~
    Carley
    CarleyCarter@gmail.com

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  25. Amazing!!! She will love this! How pretty! TFS
    hugs,
    joni

    arcocha at yahoo dot com

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  26. Very pretty! I got a YourStory from my son for Christmas and I love it!

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  27. This is simply beautiful !!!! I Love It.... Great Job


    Hugs & Scraps

    Melissa

    Mseigler2423@aol.com

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  28. Awesome Card! and I just love that song. TFS.

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  29. I loved the album. Just the thing for a young girl to keep track of things.

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  30. Great project. So very pretty.

    vwilson577 at yahoo.com

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  31. Very clever idea...wrote this one down
    yzarctoo@aol.com

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  32. BEAUTIFUL!!!!


    cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  33. Love this cute album and My Story is something I am definitely planning on investing in soon. Thanks for the info and sharing your project with us on the hop. :) Became a follower as well.

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  34. I love the butterflies! Especially the colors you used! Thanks for sharing!
    creativediva98@gmail.com
    creativediva98.blogspot.com

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  35. what a sweet idea! TFS

    Darlene
    desaucier at bellsouth dot net

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  36. This is so beautiful! Wonderful colors.

    Kris
    dietzrobles@yahoo.com

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  37. that is a gorgeous book! I seriosly need to look into this machine a bit more, it looks awesome! thanks for sharing!!
    brenna
    rbanderson@live.ca

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  38. What a beautiful project.. love the colors, I have the mini YourStory haven't used yet.. thanks for the inspiration.

    Thanks for sharing...

    Ivette_aviles@yahoo.com

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  39. Love the cover of the book. I will need to check out OhMyCrafts.com - I have never been there.
    Thanks for sharing
    mlcain0202(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  40. This is so beautiful, I've been wondering about the your story, love this!
    Jessica
    Creativestamperspot@gmail dot com
    Thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com

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  41. Lisa, I've left an award for you over at my blog! :)

    http://gator-4-life.blogspot.com/2011/02/stylish-blogger-award.html

    ~ Jen

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  42. Very pretty!

    I got this deal too! It was too good to pass up.


    April
    nginerd at gmail dot com
    http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

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  43. I have been eyeing the Your Story. Unsure whether or not I wanted to purchase one. This makes me definitely want it!!! Thanks for sharing.

    Meagan
    beyondpaperdesigns.blogspot.com

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  44. This is beautiful and I want a Yourstory so badly. When I hit my first weight goal I am getting it for myself. TFS it :)


    Happy Scrappin'

    Sue B

    http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

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  45. wow this is a very special gift it is so pretty I have the your story but never used it yet I just took it out of the box the other day I had it for over a yr now your album has inspired me to give it a try thanks for sharing hugs Debbie

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  46. Lovely project! TFS!
    Carrie
    cau0617 at yahoo dot com

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  47. How gorgeous! Love the colors and the whole idea! Ashley's having a great birthday.
    Amyscats
    amylfahnestock@gmail.com

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  48. Beautiful album. I'm sure Ashleys going to love filling it with her precious memories!
    mary3mom at yahoo dot com

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  49. What a cute journal/diary. A perfect gift for a young girl.
    Perderg@q.com

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  50. OMG... this is so simply elegant! I love the whole idea of a keepsakes for the birthday girl! She will love it! Awesome job! I also love the "helping" the husband pick a great gift! I did that last year with my mothers day gift! lol
    tfs
    rkrharris at comcast dot net

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  51. Beautiful album! Very creative, TFS.

    I am a new follower =)

    becky.mayhewlear AT gmail DOT com

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  52. Hi, I am a new follower. I love the book you made. I have a Your Story too, it is a great tool!
    I hope you will check out my blog and see why I love February!
    ScrappinAnn@gmail.com
    annlenth.blogspot.com

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  53. Lisa - this is just fabulous! What a great idea - I might have to invest in one of those lovely Your Story things :)

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  54. Very Pretty she will love it!!

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  55. Great idea and a very thoughtful present! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  56. A journal is sure to be a winner with any little girl, nice idea. Love your scrapbook layouts!

    suekimmet@gmail dot com

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  57. what a great idea...nice journal! tFS

    kimsheppard6 at hotmail dot com

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  58. Very pretty. TFS

    kwillis_15 at yahoo dot com

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  59. Hi Lisa! I've already left my comment earlier. However,I just received a Stylish Blogger Award and am passing it on to you! I really love your blog and I thought of you when I was thinking of who's blog I really liked! Stop by my blog to pick it up and post it on your blog! Thanks!
    hugs,
    joni
    http://justcounting.blogspot.com/

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  60. Great journal. I'm sure Ashley will love it. TFS!!!

    Christel (Scrappin' Sista)
    http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
    askscrappinsista (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  61. So pretty - she is going to love this!

    Kristin
    ksully4597 at gmail dot com

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  62. The book looks awesome! I don't have a Your Story, but I have been considering one. Your project makes me lean more towards the machine now!

    c d m 3 1 7at y a h oo dot com

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  63. What an awesome book!!! Love the front!!! You did such a fantastic job on this!
    I have something for you over on my blog if you would like to pop over there and get it! :)

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  64. Cute!I received a my story in package with my cricut a few weeks ago so i havnt tried mine yet either:)

    mitch1066@gmail.com

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  65. Great little memory book. I got the Your Story, also, and have been having a lot of fun with it. Thanks for sharing and I am a follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  66. Love your blog. I just found it today and certainly will be following you to see more of your great creations!

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  67. I am glad I found your blog! You have such wonderful ideas! TFS

    nanners74@gmail.com

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  68. Oh my goodness. This is soooo pretty =) I love it so much, the colors are perfect. Andit is just all perfect. I am now one of your newest followers.

    Hugs from Lilli =)
    l.a.nikolaisen at gmail dot com
    www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.com

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  69. Oh my it is so pretty!!!

    thanks for sharing

    Lisa

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  70. It is beautiful!

    http://www.KristasPaperCafe.com
    KristaInMN at gmail dot com

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  71. Great idea and soooo cute!!
    TFS
    scrapbooks1953@sbcglobal.net
    believedreamcreate.blogspot.com

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  72. That is SO pretty! Love the colors you chose. Very classy. :)

    Pam
    Simply-Pam.blogspot.com

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  73. Beautiful book.
    username at yahoo dot com

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  74. Lisa this came out so beautiful! i love the pink color and the cuts you chose TFS!

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  75. What a beautiful book!!! You did an amazing job on this! I need to get me a YourStory!!

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  76. This is so beautiful for a grown up girl like im sure Ahsley is!!! :)

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  77. Cute journal. I became a follower.

    Thanks for sharing,
    karen k 3 at ameritech dot net

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  78. I love your little mini! TFS Susan shanna13@frontiernet.net

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  79. Wow! This journal is sooo pretty and I'll bet Ashley treasures it forever. You did a great job on it. Thanks for sharing. I'm a follower.

    Anne (Anniebee)
    lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com
    Trinkets-n-Treasures.Artfire.com

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  80. What a great album! My m-i-l loves butterflies and would go crazy for this! Thanks for the chance. Mary Jo

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  81. Lisa,

    Ashley is going to love that sweet journal!!! :) Hmmm...I might have to go & check out Ohmycrafts.com (love to order from that place!).

    Thank you so much for sharing,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  82. Very Cute!!!
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  83. Very beautiful!!!! I love everything about it!!!! XOXO Momo

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  84. That journal is fabulous, the birthday girl will love it!

    thedhillonz@hotmail.com

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  85. What beautiful work you do, I am loving the hop! Huggers Alesia

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  86. beautiful card,I found this through the flaunt it fridays blog hop! Dina arm1997@msn.com

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