"Think Spring" Blog Hop

Okay.....it's time for the start of the "Bloghop Weekend Extravaganza"..  You should have arrived here from Scrappin Palace . If you ended up here via browsing and want to  participate in the hop start here.

I am partaking in this one for the "fun" of it....(And all of the hops are fun)....but .. I wanted to challenge myself to get a few things done.  I seem to do them for blog hops.......  Kathryn at Creations with Kathryn is hosting this Bloghop...... (Thank you Kathryn).    ...... Below is the list of everyone participating.  If you get lost go back to her blog  or just start from the top of the list below  and you can find your way from there. 

Enjoy everyone ...there is some really creative and inspiring projects from this group.....have fun and if you are not a follower....you can follow.....and if you don't mind ...please leave a comment.  There is blog candy....So remember to leave an email address so that I can contact you if you are the winner or check my blog later.  And here is the blog candy.  I hope it is something someone can use or don't have and would love to try....It's really loads of fun and really enhances a project..

WRMK Sew -Easy and attachments- (BLOG Candy)

To enter to win the blog candy......just leave a comment and become a follower (if you are NOT already).  For a greater chance to win....leave a comment on both blog hop days.  Yes, tomorrow  (Sunday, Febraury 6, 2011) is the "Sports Mania" blog Hop. The winner will be chosen using random.org. random number generator.

  Whatever you do......enjoy and have fun...Don't forget to visit all of the blogs.....AND....a very special "Thanks" for all participating .....and remember....."Enjoy"....  Your next hop is papercrafting chic

Once Upon a Springtime Tag- Graphic 45 and Tim Holtz

                                                                                             front of tag-(click on pics for larger image)

Close-up image

Back of Tag/ and tag inserts for bird cage

Participants
1) Wamfamily - Creations with Kathryn  http://wamfamily.blogspot.com/
2) Scrappin' Palace - Scrappin' Palace  http://scrappinpalace.blogspot.com/
3) Ms Dee - Dee's Special Things http://dees-specialthings.blogspot.com - <----YOU ARE HERE
4) Buggin Out - Paper Crafting Chic  http://papercraftingchic.com/
5) lechristina3 - All Things Crafty  http://allthingscrafty3.blogspot.com/
6) TinaB - Tina Time  http://ollieanddextersmommy.blogspot.com/
7) Lissa - So Many Crafts, So Little Time  http://www.somanycrafts.wordpress.com/
8) Crafty Baskets - Crafty Baskets    http://craftybaskets.blogspot.com/
9) Java Jen - Java Jen Creations http://javajencreations.blogspot.com/
10) Stephanie J - Stephanie's Scraping/Stamping/Cardmaking Site http://stephaniejohnsonscraps.blogspot.com/
11) CraftyCreations - The Crafty Creation Spot   http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/
12) Jennifer Hawkins2 - Confessions of a Scrapaholic   http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com/
13) Laura Mason - Scrappy Craft Corner  http://scrappycraftcorner.blogspot.com/
14) Scrappy Jess - Scrappy Jess  http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/
15) TX Scrapper Mom - TX Scrapper Mom  http://txscrappermom.blogspot.com/
16) Kreimers - My Fantabulous Life  http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
17) SoonerMT - Paper Renee  http://www.paperrenee.com/
18) ToniBaczek - Happy Scrapper  http://happyscrapper-baczek.blogspot.com/
19) Croppin Momma - Croppin Momma Designs  http://croppinmommadesigns.blogspot.com/
20) arahbeth - Scrapbooking with Sarah  http://scrapbookingwithsarah.blogspot.com/
21) Nicolette Simpson - Beyond Scrapin http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/


Recipe
Tim Holtz Alteration Tag (Sizzix)
Graphics 45- Once Upon a Time PP, Tags
Music Notes-PP-(J's)
Fiber
Ribbon-celebrate it
White Acrylic Paint- Birdcage
Clear UTEE Embossing - Birdcage
Inked edges- Birdcage Chestnut brown
Blue Moon Lost & Found- Bead Cluster
Prima Bling
Prima Flower
Clear Embossing-Black, Clear
7Gypsies "Script" Clear Stamp   

Win a "Paper Gator"-Winner..."Cakejunkie"

Thanks to all of you that participated in the drawing and Thanks to all that visited my blog. The winner of this drawing is "Cakejunkie". My sister, after reviewing all of the comments, picked the winner. She liked cakejunkie comments for several reasons. She said by the time she finished reading all of the comments, she felt "upclose and personal" with "cakejunkie. Cakejunkie commented everyday, (to just about every post), since the start of this drawing. Cakejunkie gave an invite to her blog, (which is very nice and have some great projects posted) and even made a few of the projects that I have posted. "Congratulations" Cakejunkie and Enjoy your new toy. Again, Thank you everyone that stopped by and left comments. Feel free to visit anytime. I will be posting several projects from time to time and would love for you to visit to see the "Special Things" that I create....

And to my sister: In appreciation for your time, for reviewing the comments and picking the winner, I would like to RAK you with a set of embossing folders. I turned my sister and a friend on to the cuttlebug and they immediately fell in love and went out and purchased it. I thought these folders would be a great addition to the lil' fella. Thank you for your time and "Enjoy".


This is some "Blog Candy" for leaving a comment on my Blog........I am celebrating "The Makings of "Dee's Special Things" Blog. My plan is to update it on a daily basis....but sometimes "life just gets in the way........But...... if you come to see my special things and leave a comment, I will enter your name in this drawing.......The Blog Candy is a "Paper Gator" and You can be the winner. Leave as few or as many comments as you'd like. Make one comment or several. Comment on several posts or as few as you'd like....The more comments you leave, the better your chances are of winning.....This drawing will run from now until midnight (EST)August 2. I will announce the winner by August 5, 2008. Enjoy and Thank you for visiting "Dee's Special Things".....