Saturday, March 19, 2011

Paper Issues Blog Hop WELCOME!

Hiya!
I put on my big girl pants for this. No more DT rejection self pity! It's time to get happy and have FUN!
This is my first mini book. I have decided- I LOVE mini books! I felt no pressure, the format is so small it limits my "Is it finished NOW?" dithering. I took the same amount of time making this that I usually take making a page, 4 days.

I also got to whip out every single trick pony I own for this- stitching- check!, color blocking- check!, ribbon- check!... texture, paper piecing, 3 D effects- it's all there! Now that I think about it- I could have done some dry embossing and some glitter effects but a girl can only do so much in 4 days.
ENOUGH blathering! Here are some PIX!


Cover- LOVE that Pink Paislee herringbone tape!

Redid this page and LOVE this version- it's a take on Crate Paper's weather collection die cut paper with the cloud border. All clouds have a silver lining in my book!

How much do I love K & Co's "Que Sera Sera" line and Maya Road's pleated ribbon? As much as I love my Mexican tin art collection.

I love living in Williamsburg Bk because the amount of guerilla poster art and graffiti here is BANANAS. Don't stand still too long- you'll get a poster on yer chest.

I LUVS me some sea salt and vinegar chips with half raw steak and beer.  October Afternoon paper and an Obscure line die cut from Basic Grey.

Why do I love grid prints so much? Because I don't have to measure or pencil in cut lines- I just follow the grid!
Magic Mesh- mana from heaven for scrappers if you ask me.

Now that I have Miss Lola I don't ride as much but there's nothing like a 6 hour long bike ride through NYC's river side bike paths- simply GLORIOUS! LOVELY Hambly Studio paper!
Lola likes to steal apples- here's she's heisting a neighbor's lunch- no joke! I love that munchkin. Sassy paper and K&CO alphas.

When I finished this page I did a little dance- it's PERFECT! These are all scraps from other projects- the red ribbon was wrapped around an ETSY order and I kept it because that color is so lusciously RED- it's like a punch in the kisser.

I bought the Anna Griffin paper pad for  this pattern only- it's bamboo and it's FABULOUS! Studio Calico wood veneer heart, Hambly alpha sticks on post it note paper and mini scrabble tile- I LOVE those too!

FUUUUN! Getting on a plane scares the bejesus outta me but once I land it's MILLER TIME- ok maybe not- it's museum and botanical garden time! The cloud punches were unintended but PERFECT- I love it when a project comes together!

I love NY- more than ever.
Most favorite of all- my family.
Close up- pop out cloud, stringy sun and cut up grass- fave details! New fave brand MLS.
I have a give away as well! Here's what you can win if you follow or leave a comment (doing 1 of each gets you 2 entries):
Week 1 (March 19th to the 26th) mini book prize pack
Webster's Pages 6x6 papers, Petaloo flowers, SEI die cuts, Dusty Attic Decorative Gate,  K & Co Que Sera Sera mini papers, Basic Grey small details, white ruffle ribbon and 3 home made die cut shape packs.
Week Two (March 27th to April 2nd) mini altered project pack
Webster's page's Die cut 6x6 papers, Little Yellow Bicycle doilies, Dusty Attic flourishes, Prima and Petaloo flowers,  Korean sticky lace (CANNOT find this in the USA) K & Co handmade specialty papers, Ruby Rocket felt oval frame
Ok onto the next fabulous gal fave scrap buddy extraordinaire: DAWN PERKINS of MOJO MAYHEM fame!!!!
If you just moseyed on by and don't know what I'm talking about please take a gander at the blog hop intro page on PAPER ISSUES and make sure to follow, link up a project or friend us on Facebook to enter in the drawing for the FANTASTIC Crate Paper prize kit.

MuChOs SmOoChEs!
M.

71 comments:

  1. Lovin the mini!!! And my fave part of it? Stringy sun! Too stinkin cute!!!! I became a follower and love your style :):)

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  2. Oh, I just love your fabulously artistic style...very creative and unique! Awesome!
    I'm now a follower!
    Scrappy Love,
    rene'

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  3. I love love love the mini! I have paper issues too ;) Thanks for the chance to win!
    -Suzy suzyq28024@gmail.com

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  4. So cute! I've got a bunch of BLANK mini-albums that you have inspired me to play with. I love anything miniature, so I can't believe I haven't done this before. I especially love your color page! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. That is a fabulous album! Love every creative page! So colorful and fun!

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  6. Oh my I can't believe this is your first mini! It's FABULOUS! I really think I need a cloud punch now ;)-Jackie (PI)

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  7. This mini came out great. I love your popped up elements.

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  8. Oh holy nomness, that is FAB! Makes me smiiiile! :D
    /Zarah (PI)

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  9. i warned you-I'd be the doofus who's link didn't post...all is well in the royal kingdom now though.....love minibooks too and sooo love grid paper!

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  10. So totally fab! I Love mini's and your is chock full of amazing details! But I only have one question...where's your a$$hat page??

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  11. So much on every page in your mini. Especially love the LOLA page and the way you used the pattern of the paper. Sending hugs over the DT rejections but I try to think of it this way : if I wasn't right for them, it's best I didn't get chosen...

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  12. I love your Mini Book, all the pages are awesome, I can't choose a favorite, great hop project! I love your versatility! I have been a follower and would love to have you on my DT, please contact me, I am on XOXO with you and left you a comment there as well!!

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  13. What a great mini album! Love all the colors! I'm a new follower!

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  14. Such an EXCELLENT job on that book! Michelle, that is just INCREDIBLE!! Really I am blown away!

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  15. Love the mini!!!! I'm a follower also .

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  16. Your mini album ROCKS!! I love everything about it!! I'm already a follower of your awesome blog :) Thanks for sharing with us...LOVE IT!

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  17. LOVE your mini!!! I really like all the added embellies!!

    I am a follower now! Looking forward to seeing all the future creations!!

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  18. I love your mini book!!! It's awesome!! I don't know if I could work on small books or not. It may be easier for me?

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  19. Ohmygosh this mini rocks! It will make you happy every time you look through it. The Lola page is my fav!!

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  20. What a superb mini album. I love all the pages...you put so much into them.
    smiles...Tammy
    tamminniesdesigns.blogspot.com

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  21. um wow!!! you sure put a LOT of work in that book! i love it!!!!!!

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  22. That's your mini? I thought it was mine, there are so many I'd have put in there! Its awesome! My fav page is totally the one with your tiny thief! She's beyond adorable smugglin that apple out lol!

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  23. you should definitely make more minis! this rocks!

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  24. Great job on the mini! Hmmm I think I might start one if my own. I just have too many fav things. He he.

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  25. WOW! Your work is fabulous!!

    smilesmoore2 atverizon dotnet

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  26. I am an official follower!! Love the project!!

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  27. Beautiful album. Love all the work you have put into it.
    I'm a new follower.

    Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  28. I've never done a mini album before but you may have just inspired me!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  29. Gorgeous mini-book!Love the colours you've used.

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  30. I love minis, too :) Yours is great...I might have to do a My Favs mini - thank you!

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  31. ...and I'm a new follower, wheeee!

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  32. I enjoyed every fabulous page -- you are a creative wonder!

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  33. What a funtabulous book! I love the variety of pages and papers and colours!

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  34. Wow! This is fabulous! You did an awesome job!

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  35. For the love of mini-albums! Gosh gurl this ROCKS!

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  36. Awesome! I love your style and your comments crack me up! I am so with you on the raw steak & beer! Now a follower!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  37. Wow, this is the best mini ever! I just love every page! :D

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  38. This RAWKS!!!! I have to get that woodgrain paper! xoxo

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  39. I am a new follower and I love your mini. So lively and fun.

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  40. are you stinkin kiddin me? this mini rocks!!! love this momma!

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  41. I am addicted to mini-albums and yours is one of the best I have seen!! Loveit...thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win some goodies!!

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  42. I am now a follower....thanks for the extra chance to win!

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  43. Adorable mini! Love it. I also just became a follower. www.scraplifterdesigns.blogspot.com

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  44. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! Each page is like a mini work of art! It's just gorgeous - awesome job!
    Lowri

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  45. SO awesome!!! Did you see that Cloud punch was also on my Favorites list!!! That is hilarious! I knew I liked you!! =)
    I too love grids...I use Drywall tape!!! It is so fab and it is adhesive! Yay for Hardware stores!! =)

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  46. SO your mini book is MEGA-CUTE! love all of the texture and color!

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  47. I'm happy to be a new follower of your blog!!!

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  48. And we are BOTH Pisces! (response to your comment on MY blog) LOL!
    (Forgot to mention bird feathers and seed chafe)
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  49. Your mini book is utterly FABULOUS! WOW! So much detail, so many amazing colors and so many pages! You did tons of work on this, and it truly shows!

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  50. Hi!!! WOWZERS...your mini-book is awesome! Love that it's so colorful and all the artsy details! I'll be popping in...I am a follower now!!!!

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  51. stunning minni book the pages are really colourful and really stand out :)

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  52. that is one cool project! Wow! love it

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  53. A very dear friend of mine (my only scrap friend) is moving away. : ( I was thinking about doing a mini-book for her but was undecided. Now i'm not undecided! I am totally gonna do it! Great book and thanks for the inspiration!

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  54. Wow, I am so happy to have found you! Thanks for the inspiration. I have mini book phobia! I have been wanting to do one but keep finding a reason not to start. This candy would sure make for a perfect first mini. Thanks for the chance.

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  55. By the way I am a new follower also.

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  56. lOVE THE mINI. I think minis are great projects because they are easily created in a smaller time frame and ususally you have a completed project...gotta love that. I love paper, flowers and my cutterpede trimmer. I can create all manners of goodies with these babies. LOL.
    Hugs,
    Me

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  57. Rock star mini, just love it! I'm feelin' ya on the never finishing one thing...I have been halfway done a mini for about 2 years now LOL Love how yours came out!

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  58. Such an awesome mini album, great job!

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  59. Hey Hey girl!!! Loving your projects! I totally hear you about "not finishing" them. You can ask Dawn about that one! For me to do a mini, I have to be JONESIN' HARDCORE to do one! Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiration!

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  60. What a cute mini book-it includes so much. I love it!

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  61. I'm a follower now AND I'm leaving a comment. Your book is absolutely darling. The cloud page is my favorite!

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  62. I'm a new follower ... your mini-book is so cute! I love all the positive energy!

    ~ Thanks, Esther T
    esthert119 at yahoo dot ca

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  63. I Love your mini book. You can tell that you took great care making it. I am now a follower & look forward to what you create next.

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  64. This is such a great mini album. You decorated it perfectly!! I am your new follower - I can't wait to see mor of your creations! :D

    Hugs!
    Cebelica

    crafty-little-bee.blogspot.com

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  65. CHEESE NIPS!!! It took forever for me to scroll down to make a comment Mrs. Popularity! I almost forgot what I was commenting on. lol

    That mini is awesome!!! I love every page...especially the lip one. You are so unique and creative I just love ya girl!

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  66. Fantastic mini : D.. I'm in love with all the elements, from the wood grains to the doilies. Every page is picture perfect.. You've inspired me to make one, yay! Thanks for sharing Michelle ; D

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Ok peeps lets CHAT! You tell me what you REALLY think and I PROMISE to keep it open minded here.