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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Creations by AR - Mothers and Grads Blog Hop

Good morning, and thanks for dropping by to hop with us!  

Adela has been busy over at Creations by AR, designing some fun and very useful templates for Mother's,  and for those Graduates that you need to remember with a little something, or a lotta cash...
let's get started!


As always, there will be prizes.  There will be two winners per blog - each winner will receive one of the new templates.  How do you win?  Very simple - leave a comment at each blog!  That's it! Winners will be posted on Friday.  If you get lost, the blog roster is below!

 First up is the Birdhouse Topiary.  Oh my goodness - what a fun project!  As you know, I do not have a cutting machine, so all cutting is done by hand.  There were a lot of pieces, but the directions were concise, and the pieces were well marked.  I had no trouble figuring it out!  As you can see by the photos, you can display the entire piece as one, or you can set the birdhouse next to the base, which you can fill with candy, money, etc.



CS: a muse, Butterfly punch: Martha Stewart, Flowers on base & sign on house: computer generated. Butterfly bodies and sign 'hanger' were drawn with zig pen.




Next, we'll move on to the Grad Cap.  This was easy peasy!  Three pieces - the box (which can be used alone), the cap top, and the sentiment piece.  The Congratulations stamp is a Michael's $1 bin stamp, and the scroll is from a Doodle Pantry digi image set.



Thanks so much for stopping by!  You can purchase both of these templates at Creations by AR.  
Now, hop on over to Sue's Stamping Stuff to see her gorgeous creations!  

 Blog Hop Roster
Patti J. (that's me!!!)
Shirley Hotop, Guest Designer

Be sure to stop back on Friday to see if you are one of two lucky winners on my blog!!!

Hugs,
Patti J.
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59 comments:

  1. ursula UphofApril 25, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Looks like a very yummy grad. cap box.

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  2. Gra SandelApril 25, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    The Grad Cup is beautiful!!!!
    But the bird house is so sweet!!! I love it!!

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  3. craftieodmaeApril 25, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    OH My Stars!!!! I'm blown away, I love the bird house!!!!!

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  4. duckieApril 25, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    So whimsical and fun! I love this birdhouse!

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  5. Glittered PawsApril 25, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Love how it turned out - you did some amazing landscaping around your fence and love the sign!!! How much fun was this to make.

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  6. BeateApril 25, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Wow! Gorgeous projects!
    Hugs and smiles

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  7. NettyApril 25, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Loving your creations Patti especially the birdhouse, it looks fab. Annette x

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  8. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Love the grad box!

    Deb Wood
    mapawood@grm.net

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  9. Tethered2HomeApril 25, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    What a lovely way to give chocolates, Patti. Nicely done :D

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  10. Auntie EmApril 25, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    What sweet presentation boxes! I love the little bird house.
    Is there a photo posted somewhere of the top of the grad hat?
    You always do such lovely work.
    Hope you are having a great week! :)

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  11. Sherry KushibabApril 25, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Love the flowers on the box below your adorable birdhouse, and lovely finishing touches on the grad cap.

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  12. DelorisApril 25, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Very fun gift boxes! Love the country feel to your birdhouse.

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  13. IrisApril 25, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Awesome job! Love the two projects, they are so adorable! And I especially adore the secret compartments for the sweet treats! Ah! If I got one of those, I would have no idea there was something inside! It looks so cute and you did amazing with making them!

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  14. lisa808April 25, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Such a cute bird house. Love the Home Sweet Home sign on it.

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  15. DonnaApril 25, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    These are adorable, Patti. I love your color combination for the topiary. So spring-y! Just wonderful projects for the hop!

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  16. Helena (Gvendalen)April 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    o, this is so beautiful, the bird house is lovely.
    Hugs, Helena

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  17. LorieApril 25, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Patti! You are so talented! I love the birdhouse and am so glad the hat is so easy as that is the one I'd like to win (or purchase if I haaavvve to--hehehe!)!

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  18. PhotomamaApril 25, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Nice little gift box for the grad. Cute birdhouse box - so unique

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  19. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    That birdhouse is so cute. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  20. MandyApril 25, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Gorgeous projects Patti, love your birdhouse, such sweet colours together!

    teamie Mandy
    xx

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  21. JessieApril 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Wow, both projects are just amazing!

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  22. Lisa SomervilleApril 25, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Wonderful use of the new templates - I still can't belive you are cutting all these by hand - kudoos to you! Love your embellishing of the birdhouse and added diploma on the cap!

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  23. Krystal's DesignsApril 25, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Both proyects, very nice!

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  24. gApril 25, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    How cute are these! Beautiful work!

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  25. Axes DesigNsApril 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Wow.. your Bird House Topiary is soooooo cute.. I love the papers.. and the sign!!

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  26. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Wowy, your projects are wonderful!

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  27. Lizet LunaApril 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Wow!!!, que bonitos y alegres proyectos... estan padrisimos... me encantan, sin duda amo la casita del pajarito!!!!

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  28. Auntie EmApril 25, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    There it is Patti! What a cute idea for a special grad. :)

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  29. micki542April 25, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    WOW cutting by hand! You did a great job. I like the papers you used on the bird house.Really cute. And the $1 stamp looks like it was made for the tag on the cap.

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  30. Marlou McAleesApril 25, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    oh wow!!! just adoring your creations with these fabulous templates :) TFS x

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  31. DonnaApril 25, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Pat!

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  32. CaroleApril 25, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    I just love the birdhouse Patti and the grad cap box is darling too. Wonderful projects my friend. Hugs ... Carole xox

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  33. DanniApril 25, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Love the birdhouse!! Wonderful creations!

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  34. BethanyApril 25, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Oh, I wonder if I can find the Michael's Congratulations stamp too. And now I'm off to go check out Doodle Pantry. thanks!

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  35. Sue DApril 25, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Great papers on the bird house and I like the simple decorations on the grad cap.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  36. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Fab looking projects!

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  37. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Fab looking projects!

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  38. Mary RobersonApril 25, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    The decorations you used on the birdhouse are darling! Those butterflies and the choice of colors you used make this pop!

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  39. Sue from OregonApril 25, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    What a fun creation...love the pretty papers and that sign is so creative!!! Such great projects Teamie!

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  40. cyndi_bApril 25, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    home sweet home, my birdie would love to visit your topiary

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  41. JessApril 25, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    OMY are so beautiful!!!!

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  42. CarmenApril 25, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Love this... Defiantly a must. Hope I win LOL.

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  43. CraftinGrannyApril 26, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Wow, you been one busy lady. Awesome projects Patti and those little bird houses are so adorable. Fantastic job my friend. "Hugs"

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  44. Eva SanzApril 26, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Preciosas y muy dulce, sobre todo la casita de pajaro
    Besos

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  45. Jenn ZeebApril 26, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    U really like the colors you choose for the bird house. I love bright colors.

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  46. Glenda AtkinsApril 26, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Two very wonderful creations, the grad box is perfect for this time of year (or very soon to be). Love them both.

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  47. pattiApril 26, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    I really like how you did the birdhouse box,I could see myself using this design!

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  48. Amy JohnsonApril 26, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely fabulous projects! So creative!

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  49. The Other Patti SueApril 26, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    These are totally cool creations! Love them both!

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  50. disneylisaApril 26, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I'd certainly love to receive either as a gift.

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  51. SueApril 26, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Two great project, and love the colors you used on the birdhouse. Chocolate looks yummy too!!

    Hugs
    Sue

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  52. Joan ErvinApril 26, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    OMG, Patti....your projects are all fabulous!!!! Love the candy box and the birdhouse but the graduation cap really caught my eye...what a perfect gift for a graduate!!!!

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  53. Amanda MertzApril 27, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Adorable!! Love the birdhouse and that you can use the base separately too! The grad cap is awesome. What a great idea for putting $$$ for the graduate! TFS!@

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  54. ChelseaApril 27, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Really cute projects!!!

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  55. Lynne in NIApril 28, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Wow Patti, these are fabulous! Must have taken you ages to cut all those pieces!

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  56. Pat (mspfd)April 28, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Wow, am I impressed. What fantastic projects. Both are awesome. My favorite is the birdhouse. Incredible that you cut both out by hand.

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  57. Chris Olsen, GlowbugApril 30, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Wow Patti!! Gorgeous!! I just love the bird house!! You sure have been busy!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  58. Maria MatterApril 30, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Wowzers Patti, your creations are gorgeous hun!! so creative, love 'em both!
    hugs & blessings!

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  59. AmethystCatMay 13, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Great projects! I can't believe you cut all of that by hand! Awesome job!

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