Friday, June 15, 2012

My Dad's the Greatest!



Welcome to My Dad's the Greatest Blog Hop. Today we are honoring our Dads, Grand Fathers, Uncles, and Big Brothers... Who ever made a significant, loving mark in your life? Do you remember your father being so big in your eyes, that he could protect you from anything? He was the one who would barbecue or mow the grass. He would go off to work every day and come home tired and still make time to laugh and play. He didn't mind that every Father's Day, he got a tie or slippers. He was our protector!!

Today we have some wonderful, talented women who would like to show that their Dad is the Greatest!! In case you get lost the hop starts at Pamela ~ http://kraftykatstampstudio.blogspot.com


  1. Pamela ~ http://kraftykatstampstudio.blogspot.com You came from HERE!
  2. Colleen ~ http:www.cbcscrapbooking.blogspot.com You ARE here!
  3. Miriam ~ http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com Go here NEXT!
  4. Kristy ~ http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
  5. Nancy ~ http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/
  6. Ana Maria ~ http://www.shortycreations.com/
  7. Jamie ~ http://www.jamielindstromdesigns.com
  8. Cecilia ~ http://www.craftinginthenight.com/
  9. Eileen ~ http://scrappingactuary.blogspot.ca/
  10. Monica - http://www.monicascreativemadness.com/
  11. Robin- http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/
  12. Jenny - http://cccjalessi.blogspot.com/

We will have Blog Candy!!! It’s a fun stamp set from Tim Holtz “Life’s a Journey” to one lucky winner that leaves a comment on every blog.


If you arrived from Pamela's blog, then you are on the right track.

Hey all and thanks for hopping by! Today, I am honoring my Grandfather.  I never met my biological father and I was raised by my Grandparents, so my Pa was my world. He passed away back in 1991, when I was 12, and I can't believe so many years have already passed, as I can remember everything about him like he was still right here.
My LO is very simple because it is really the pics and journaling that are the main focus.  All these years later and my eyes still fill up with tears when I was writing this.
Some of what I journaled about says: "When I think of you, I remember long walks in the woods and hand made walking sticks....... drinking from the hose and fresh veggies from the garden, what he used to wear, ALL the time! lol The songs he sang. How he called french fries "Chips". All the things he taught me. The games we used to play. And most importantly, the smile on his face the last time I saw him.  He was and still is, everything to me. I love you, Pa.

 Now, want a shot at some more candy?? Become a follower of my blog and leave me some love. Then hop on over to my fan page at CBC Scrapbooking and hit that LIKE button! Then leave a comment saying you are hopping by! I will pick a winner on Monday to win some some scrappy goodies and announce it on my fan page!

Happy Scrappin'
~Colleen

Thanks for stopping by. Now I must send you to Miriam to see what fabulous project she has in store for you!
Don’t forget, to qualify for the grand prize, you must leave a comment on all the blogs in the hop.
Happy Hopping!!

17 comments:

  1. What a wonderful layout. Fathers Days brings back so many wonderful memories of my Dad. TFS and for the chance to win.
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  2. What an awesome layout!!! Did you write all of that, or was it just printed paper?? You did great! I love it!!

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    1. Hey Jenny!
      Yes I wrote all that! I forgot to mention in my post what I ctually did! lol I used rub ons for the big words and then journaled all around them. :)

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  3. What a great layout! Love those photos :)

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  4. Beautiful layout. I love the paper. New follower.


    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  5. Great layout ... i love love love what you did with the journalling! So glad to be on this hop with you!

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  6. Way to make a girl cry at 9am!! Your story is beautiful!! I love the pics!! thanks for hopping with me.

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  7. Wonderful LO and such a great write-up!

    Lots of love,
    www.shortycreations.com

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  8. Sweet LO! What a great way to remember the good times with your Pa!
    Hugs,
    Georgi

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  9. Great layout... love the colors. My grandfather was a wonderful man, he died when I was still in grade school, but I have very fond memories of him that I will always cherish. Love your post.
    (:(:Smiles:):)

    Robin

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  10. Wonderful layout. The journaling is a nice addition to the page.

    Tonya

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  11. Love the shaped paper, neat LO with a great flow. Thanks for sharing your story.

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  12. Great looking LO.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  13. Great layout of your memories of your grandfather.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  14. Beautiful layout, what a great way to honor your Pa!!
    Nancy
    alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/

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