Friday, August 2, 2013

My Scrap Chick Blog Hop



Welcome to our "My Scrap Chick!" Blog Hop!
This is a 2 Day Hop.
We are on Day 1!
There are only a few stops on this hop each day, and you are going to love the projects you see.

My Scrap Chick is giving away a 
$20.00 GC

Silhouette Challenges will be giving away a
$15 My Scrap Chick GC

Just leave a comment on this post and each blog hop post for both days to be entered to win.


Here is the entire list of stops for day 1:

Colleen @ Creations By Colleen YOU ARE HERE!
Kim @ Kims Card Corner GO HERE NEXT!
Kristin @ Paper Creations by Kristin
Barbara @ Craft Me This

And here is the line up for Day 2:
Theresa @ Scrappers Anonymous 



So, first you need to know WHY I chose this as my project...... My son Austin, 6, is always leaving me "mail" in my pocketbook. Fills out the envelop "his way" and everything. Then he tells me, "Mom, it looks like there is something sticking out of your pocketbook. You better check it out."  They are always little notes thanking me for making him lunch, or doing something or just notes to say I love you.
So, with Austin in mind, I decided to make us some mail boxes!! This file by My Scrap Chick also comes with little postage stamp cards, which I made 3 of to have on hand to "mail" back to him!




He got SO excited when he saw these..... and the mail started right away!!! lol He put his card from me in his scrapping box because he wants to keep it forever! How sweet is he!?!?!? 

 Now, you all want a chance at some candy?? Of course you do!!
I have a 4 piece set of some beach bears, from the "Beach Bears 1" file from  My Scrap Chick.
All you have to do is become a follower of my blog & come on over and LIKE my fan page CBC Scrapbooking. Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you hopped by! I will announce a winner on Sunday on my fan page!!
I'll be having a give away on my fan page once I hit 750 fans, so spread the word!!

Thanks for hopping with us today!! Now head on over to Kim's Card Corner to see what she has made for you today!

Don't forget to stop back by tomorrow for Day 2 of the Hop.

Happy Scrappin'
~Colleen~
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43 comments:

  1. jessicaAugust 2, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    How adorable are these!! GREAT project!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  2. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    First of all...your story made me cry. that is the sweetest thing I've heard in a long time!!! What a sweet, sweet boy you have!!! Love what you did with the mailboxes!!!!

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  3. KaronAugust 2, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    These are beautiful! Love the post boxes and the little set of cards. TFS

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  4. NanaAugust 2, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Colleen the mailboxes are to cute. I love the paper used on Austins. I know he loved it. The cards are adorable. Thanks for joining us here on the hop.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
    ♥ My Crafting Channel ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
    ♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥

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  5. BeckyAugust 2, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    What a wonderful idea! These are so cute!

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  6. Craft Me ThisAugust 2, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    How sweet and precious is he. And your projects is adorable. Sending Love!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 2, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Like the mail box - but love you story about you son :O)

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  8. Cheryl FirstAugust 2, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Oh, how sweet, Colleen! I ber he was grinning from ear-to-ear when you showed these to him!

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  9. Karen (karey2005)August 2, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Love these! How sweet that he wants to keep the card forever! <3

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  10. Beth F.August 2, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    That is the sweetest project! Maybe I should start this with my little boys. I am sure they would adore it :)

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  11. Moments by MarlaAugust 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Austin is a very special little guy for writing notes to you. I think the mailboxes are perfect. Love the Beach Bears!!!

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  12. Ruth GAugust 2, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Such a great story and so fun that you created the mailboxes just for you sweet love letters! Thanks so much for sharing! You made me smile!

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  13. jennyplace2August 2, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I enjoy reading about your son and the way he love to give you little notes I have always wanted to make one of these mail boxes but never have gotten around to it. TFS and for the inspiration.

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  14. TineAugust 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    I am sure Austin will love his mail box. Fun projects which I think other kids would love too.

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  15. Beth HillierAugust 2, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    So cute!!! I am going to have to try one of these, great job!

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  16. PamAugust 2, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Oh I love your sweet story! Love your darling mailboxes too!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  17. Scrapper69August 2, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Love the story and those mailboxes are AWESOME! I LOVE the cards you made as well..... Super CUTE! :o)

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  18. marg0006August 2, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    these would make such awesome gifts.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  19. Julie OdilAugust 2, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    What a perfect project for you AND your son! I love how those mailboxes turned out. Adorable!

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  20. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    How sweet. Love the boxes and the story. My 7 year old loves to scrap with me.

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  21. GerdaAugust 2, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Colleen,

    This look great!
    Gerda
    http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

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  22. Claudia GAugust 2, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Cute tradition to begin with family!

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  23. MigdaliaAugust 2, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    How ADORABLE is this!! I absolutely LOVE it.
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks Challenges ♥

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  24. LeeannAugust 2, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    What a great idea, your son must love these. He sounds like such a sweetie, my kids leave shopping lists in my purse but at least they are thinking of me!

    I love how the mailboxes function like the real thing and they are so cute!

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  25. Claire SpielmanAugust 2, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Just the sweetest idea yet! I love the way they are so different & his name on it makes him feel SPECIAL! It's the little notes from you , that he will always remember.
    Creative Wishes
    Claire W
    www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com

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  26. SherriBAugust 3, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Your son is such a sweetheart! This idea is so awesome for the two of you to share your little messages back and forth.

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  27. Sherry KushibabAugust 3, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Aww, how sweet your son leaves you notes-and fabulous you made him this adorable mailbox.

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  28. terriavidreader (IN-USA)August 3, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    cute

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  29. GwenAugust 3, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    They are just the cutest! How for for you and your son to do this!

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  30. JenniferAugust 3, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Love your mailboxes!!!! Boys can be such sweeties when they're younger❤

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  31. SharonAugust 3, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Love the mailboxes and those adorable little cards. :)

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  32. Glynda and KelliAugust 3, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    This is such a cute Idea. great job.

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  33. HappyHome43August 3, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    I can see so many adorable uses for these, thanks for sharing!

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  34. JoAnnAugust 3, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Oh, how sweet. Love your mailboxes and reading about your son's mail to you. Very specail keepsakes.

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  35. ShawneeAugust 3, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    I love the idea of these cute mailboxes. It is the perfect way to get love letters from your kids. Great job!!

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  36. Kathy SalidoAugust 3, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Very cute projects!!

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  37. KarenAugust 3, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Adorable mailbox project and I love your story about your son. So sweet of him to give you mail that you will cherish.

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  38. Kavitha VadhriAugust 4, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    so nice idea by your son. lovely mail boxes.

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  39. LadybugAugust 4, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    OMG, that is just tooooooo cute about your son, Austin. I betcha give him huge hugs every day. What a sweetie he is!!!

    Love your "mailbox" idea. Very ingenious and tooo cute!

    I'm your newest follower. (found you on the hop! so glad I did!) I also liked your FB page. :-)

    Thanks for a chance to win your blog candy! :-)

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  40. Kim.August 4, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Aw Colleen what a super sweet little one you have, love your mail boxes and the little cards. Apart from having fun what a great way to teach your son to write.
    Kim xXx

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  41. UnknownAugust 4, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  42. D-August 5, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    Oh my gosh these are cute! TFS.
    D~
    http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com

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  43. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    These must have been so fun to make:)Great project
    Josie
    Craftin' Boutique personal blog
    Please join the fun at Craftin' Boutique Challenge Blog

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