Hi Everyone. Hope you had a great day and that you're rested and content as we move towards the start of a new year.
To continue the celebrations our lovely friend Jill at The Stampman has decided to host a fabulous event so we can look back on the what we've achieved in the past year and gain an award for our efforts and enjoy the coming year using some of the fabulous candy she has on offer.
Here's the brilliant award ~
Here's what you have to do
Find a project of your own from this year that you feel is your best/favourite and write a post on your blog about it. It can be a card, a layout, an altered project, or even a new technique that you have mastered this year. It must be anything crafty that you have made and designed yourself. You can mention why you liked this project, details or instructions for it, or simply just post the picture, this is up to you.
Hop over to the start of the blog at The Stampman and follow the instructions on their blog, if you've got it right you should have got here from Debbie at Made With Love and have picked up three code letters so far.
My code letter for you to collect is T
when you've collected all the code letters email Jill with your answer at thestampman@btconnect.com
and leave a comment on every blog in the hop to be eligable to win one of the fantastic prizes The Stampman are offering.
On my blog the prize is a massive 400 Assorted Brads
I had no problems choosing the project that gave me the feel good factor as it was the highlight of my year when the entry won Editors Choice in the ATC challenge in The Craft Stamper. Click on the pic to have a closer look
I have spent many happy hours with the children I have taught and with my nephews and neice on bug hunts in various places near where we live and have enjoyed their sense of wonder when they see these wonderful creatures under the microscope so these ATC's were a joy to make.
Can't wait to see what you think is your best of 2009, so come join our celebration of a crafting year
Here's wishing you all you would wish for yourself in 2010
With Love
Michelle
97 comments:
Hi Michelle, hope you've had a fantastic Christmas and you and yours are all well. Trying to get around this blog hop thing but people keep interupting me - must get a lock on the door!! Love and hugs to you. Miss you loads. Jo x
Ooh, love blog hopping - especially when there's a prize to win on every blog. Hugs xx
The backgrounds are beautiful in your cards, Michelle. I can see why you were chosen to win Editors Choice in the ATC challenge in The Craft Stamper!
Loving your fab project and enjoying my bloghop !!
Gorgous shading and coluors Michelle, really lovely project.
B x
I remember seeing these and loving them at the time! So it's nice to put a name and face to them. Well done you! Definitely a well deserved editor's choice.
Gorgeous ATCs Michelle and I can see why Katy picked them The backgrounds are fabulous and the end results really striking.
So glad I got to visit here. Fliss x
I do enjoy a blog hop, and seeing all these great projets is so inpirational.
Jenny x
Beautiful work on a difficult subject!
Ooooh, michelle - I didn't realise those lovely ATCs were yours! they are gorgeous! Really enjoying the blog hop!
Oh Michelle these are really different yet very inspiring, great use of colours. Thanks for the letter, now off to hop.
Kim xXx
Lovely, lovely atc's, so creative!
Hop, hop... to the next blog!
Saskia :)
Amazing bugs - they look so real! Beautiful work, Jo x
Michelle, congratulations on your ATC success. They are really beautiful.
I hope you had a lovely Christmas with family and friends. Thank you for the chance of winning this blog candy. I would love to be in with a chance of winning as I would put it to good use for my cards that I make to sell to raise funds for different charities. Here’s wishing you and yours a Happy New Year.
Best wishes,
Kym xxx
http://kyms-crafty-cards.blogspot.com/
O-o-o-h! I love those bug cards! Beautiful!! I love the prize too - won't run out of brads to soon with that many!! Thank you!
Hi Michelle, I hope you had a wonderful xmas, and no wonder you are proud off these atc's, my ambition for 2010 must be to join you clever girls in the mags....LOL. Much love Avril xxx
I love these ATCs even though I hate bugs!!
beautiful work
chris xx
Hiya Michelle
Loved this in the Craft Stamper and still do no wonder you are proud of your work you have every right to be
xx Hilda
Love those bugs - the backgrounds are gorgeous. Thanks for being part of this blog hop - gives one a chance to see some great stuff.
what a famous bunch you are - thats 2 been published by CS now - gorgeous backing but i am not so sure of the bugs - as long as they are not alive its ok though :)x
Beautiful ATC. Love the combo of the leaf and bugs...This is a great blog hop.
Oh I remember admiring those bugs in Craft Stamper!!!! Wonderful work, and a fab blog hop!
Lisa :)
love your atc, but whats new? love your stuff,hope you're well again, luv Georgy Girlxx
The ATC's are absolutely beautiful - I remember them in Craft Stamper and wondering how you had made the bugs so life-like. Are you by any chance related to George McGavin (bugman extraordinaire)!!
On with the blog hop - I am seeing some seriously great blogs!
Best wishes Annette Goodey
Now I don't like bugs, they make me squeamish but these bugs are cute on the ATC's. That is a very generous win, 400 brads! I just started using them myself and I love them! Thanks for the blag hop! *Candace*
Wow! Those are stunning backgrounds, love your set of ATCs :)
i am enjoying seeing lots of differnt sites this is fun
Michelle, I remember seeing these and thinking that they were gorgeous, but I hadn't clicked that it was you - they are fabulous.
Happy New Year Michelle, and hope to see you again before not too long. Thank you for your kind comments.
Much love, Anne x x x
Beautiful work of art. These are fabulous!
Lovely blog with gorgeous work well done, this is my first blog hop and enjoying looking at everybodies work.
I love your ATCs - your colouring is fab!
:o)
Love the bugs! What an unusual subject - just shows you need to 'think outside the box' sometimes.
Gorgeous, even with bugs...lol
Oh wow...who would have thought beetles could look so wonderful.
What a wonderful way to celebrate this project! Congratulations all over again!
Wow Michelle, those bugs are so realistic - I am not surprised they were published
Fabulous bug ATC's - how clever all you ladies are to be published in the Craft Stamper (my absolute favourite craft mag.)Many congratulations.
Wish I could join your weekend retreat in March - I only live a short drive from Bolton Abbey, but I will be returning from my hols. that Friday. Now I have found your lovely blog I will look out for future ones.
Love, Sylvia xx
Another wonderful blog to look at. I'm going to have to join in more hops I love all the inspiration.
Sue
Lovely Atc's. I thought they deserved to win when I saw them in CS. Well done, they are beautiful. Lovely to stop by your blog. Gez.
Arrgh!! bugs....yucky critters. But best place for them is on ATC's and they don't crawl either...lol
Great job Michelle.
wow, great idea :)
Hi Michelle love the card and thanks for the letter now on to the next blog on the hop.
I love atcs and yours are really cool! Onto the next stop *smiles*
Your bugs look so real happy 2010 and thanks for sharing your fav project Julye
Well I am subscribing to your blog immediately, what gorgeous work, those backgrounds are to die for.
Love the bugs! Merry Christmas LOL Elizabeth xx
Fab ATCs, loved them when they were in CS
Yes I can see why you liked these...saw them in the mag and thought they were stunning..well deserved I say!
xoxo
Wow, I love these ATC's, you did a fantastic job...
So different...
Congrat's on the publication too....
I will be back to see more of your work after the hop....
can't wait...
x
Vicky
Michelle the ATC are yummy. Love the colours and it did deserve bseing in the magasine. I'm just thinking of entering the ATC swap for the January mag already got my ideas now just got to put it together but I keep comeing up with new ideas for it lol
hugs
Ildiko
Your ATCs are absolutely fabulous!!
I am enjoying this blog hop, will be back to look at your blog later.
Remember these & think they are very special on so many layers. Am enjoyinging the blog hop! & its nice to drop by here again. Thank you also for your lovely comment over at my place.
Happy New year
Love those bugs !
blo hop is so so muchfun x
loved your atc. Having fun on the blog hop
x Jane
Loving seeing all the different projects on everyones blogs. The Atc's were so worthy of being the Editors choice, well done! Hopping again!
Thise bugs are to die for super cool!!! WOW! The design and crafty idea are just super! Love them!! Your work is FAB! Love your blog!!
Thank you for the opt o hop along! I am following along and would love if you would hop over and check out my blog and follow me along as well!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU
and
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
HUGS
Rach
Queen La Rubba
Love your ATCs and blog hopping is great fun. Thanks for the chance to win.
Kat x
What fun is this!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Wonderful colours - love the idea!
Loving your BLOG and enjoying my bloghop
Fab cards - I love resist stamping - and great idea to do the blog hop!!
Love the idea but not a fan of bugs.
Lynn x
Great ATCs Michelle! I don't like bugs either but you make them look cuddly - well almost! I'm really enjoying my journey through Blogland!
That is just stunning, i cant wait to play with all my stuff when it arrives, thank you for the stepping stone and for a lovely blog xx
I loved these ATC's when I first saw them in Craft Stamper.
Beautiful ATC's the colours are stunning.
Pat xx
Hop, hop, hop....it's great to see everyone's work...great ATC's...we have a thing about bugs in this house with 2 boys...at the moment it's an ant home....let's just hope they don't escape!
those are FANTASTIC, Michelle! what a great way to make it fun for the kids to document what they've seen/learned! i can see why you were a big winner here!
congrats! :) (and thanks for the blog hoppin' fun!)
Beautiful work!
hugs
Mary
Fab ATCs
great backgrounds on the ATC's
I have loved lookingat your blog
best wishes for 2010
Lesley x
http://lesleyscards.blogspot.com/
Wow Michelle, this project is amazing. Definately one for the children!
Hugs Ali x
I love the colors in this project and those bugs....
Lovely ATC's.
Different from anything I've seen before but really great. Love the colours.
They are very different. Enjoying seeing everyones work on this blog hop, and lots of inspiration to be had!
Great project. All the best for 2010.
Hi Michelle,
Wow what stunning ATC's. Great idea.
Hugs
Dawn xx
Love those ATCs, they are absolutely fantastic. Not surprised you won the award - they are stunning. Hopping off again! Liz x
Buggy ATC's! Love 'em!
Happy New Year Michelle
SuzyX
Oooh, I love those, the bugs look really lifelike! I am so enjoying this hop. Happy New Year.
Hi Michelle
I love the blue colour - makes it look like I could reach in and pick it up off the card! Bet my boys could have some fun scaring people with them! Well done for winning the comp - very well deserved. I love the colours you have used on the card you made with Jill's Christmas tree scene stamp - just beautiful. I have used that combination a lot this year myself.
My first blog hop - this could take some time....!
Bye for now
Tracey C x
Great blog. Happy New Year. Tess x
These were beautiful when they were done, so different Happy New Year Bee
Fabulous ATCs. Happy New Year. Kim
On the blog hop, but have bookmarked. I will be back....
wow they are amazing, Kate x
Love those ATC, never made one myself, always wanted to, but just never got round to it! Thank you for sharing and congrats on being picked as editors favorite! Well deserved!
Kimmi xx
Loved these when I saw them In Craft Stamper. Brilliant!
Happy New Year - I'm on the Blog Hunt but I have book marked your blog so I can retun later.
Hi Michelle. I'm just catching up on what everyone chose as their fav projects and these are gorgeous. I missed them first time round so it's been a real privelege to catch them now. Well done for being published in such a great mag.
Happy New Year to you and yours. I know you'll have a great year with the lovely events you've got coming up.
Lisax
this is great, blog hopping
lv toria
Fantastic project. Off to Vix now.
Donna
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