Thursday, January 10, 2013

Crop Chocolate New Year's Blog Hop


Happy 2013 Everyone!  I'm excited to be a new member of the Crop Chocolate design team and a part of this New Year's Blog Hop.  I've admired the fabulous projects the past design team members have created ever since I stumbled upon Crop Chocolate and their fantastic deals a few years ago -- and now I get to be part of the fun.

If you've hopped in order you've just come from visiting Becky (Becky - http://onceuponadelight.blogspot.com/) and you're almost done  -- thanks for stopping by. You are at lauraannsbreakfastpizza.blogspot.com and I'm Laura Sanchez.  If you want to start at the beginning, go to Amber's blog - http://ambaju.blogspot.com/ . And as a special thank you I'm going to select 2 people who leave a comment and follow my blog to win a little blog candy!

Here are few fun facts about me:

1.  My favorite season is Fall/Autumn because I love it when it's windy and cool and it's time to light a fire in the fireplace.
2.  I am still best friends with my high school girlfriends.
3.  I love to cook and I won a chili cook-off contest at my work.
4.  I have a huge scrapping area in my home and I've run out of space for my paper hoard!
5.  I am an 18 year ovarian cancer survivor (this is my favorite fun fact).

I also wanted to share the 2 projects I submitted when I applied to be on the design team:

#1:  Exploding Box -- I made this box using paper from Echo Park's For The Record collection that I purchased on Crop Chocolate.  I love making these and giving them for gifts.  They are so special and can be customized with photos and journaling.

#2:  Congratulations on your Baby Pop Up Card -- This was made using My Mind's Eye Alphabet Soup Boy paper, also purchased at Crop Chocolate.  I was inspired by a card and tutorial posted to CC by Scrappy Canuck.

Our design team will be posting new projects throughout the first half of this new year on cropchocolate.com and from what I've seen of the January projects, I know you'll love them.  You'll also love the great deals and fun, supportive community there.

Thanks for visiting.  Now for the sweets. Two lucky people who leave a comment and follow my blog will be selected to win a blog candy prize. I'll post the winners on this blog January 15th so don't forget to check back to see if you've won.

Now, on with the last stop of the Crop Chocolate Design Team hop!  Next up is Michele:





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37 comments:

  1. by belleJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Number 5 is my favorite fun fact too!!!
    Love your work and am excited to have you on the CCDT!!

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  2. JasmineJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Yup...#5 is the best...congrats!! Your exploding box is fantastic and that baby card is so cute...such great paper!! Looking forward to working with you this term!!

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  3. MiwaJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    #5 is awesome! Congrats! Those are great cards! Here's to a fabulous term on the CC DT! :)

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  4. ChrisJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    So glad you are a survivor!!I love your exploding box,sometime I may have to try one!

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  5. CarlaJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    WooHoo...for being an 18 year survivor. Great projects!

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  6. Mamarazzi ScrapsJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Oooh! Love the projects! The interaction in them is awesome! Congrats on being an 18 year survivor, too...that's quite an amazing feat! =D

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  7. NinaNJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    You have a huge scrapping area? I am jealous!

    Number 5 is my favorite fact too! Congratulations!

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  8. MichelinaJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Congratulations on being a cancer survivor! That is definitely something to celebrate! Love your projects and I look forward to seeing more from you! :0)

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  9. Once Upon A DelightJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    5 is my favorite fact. Congratulations. Love your projects.

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  10. Brittany KohlJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    5 is a fantastic fun fact! Congrats! I love your projects and can't wait to see what you do next on the design team. :-)

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  11. Rox-AnnJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Congrats on DT love your projects and hearing more about you in the fun 5 facts. Look forward to seeing more

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  12. pboszkoJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Fun fact?...Best fact, #5! Already a follower...luv your projects...can't wait to see what you've got in store for us!

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  13. Mom2Two (Jenni)January 11, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I am now a follower! I agree with everyone else that #5 is the best fact!! Congrats!! Love the exploding box! I've made one in my life and i did it in a class at a weekend crop.....whew that was a lot of cutting and measuring! Beautiful job!!

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  14. Julie OdilJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Your projects are terrific. I'm excited to see more from you. Fact #5 is DEFINITELY the best!

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  15. Rachel VJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Love your exploding box and the card is too cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Scrappin' DivaJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    I've always wanted to try the exploding box. Yours look so cheerful and fun! And the card is so cute too!

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  17. CamerageekJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    The exploding box is so cute. I have yet to make one because they look a little complicated so my hats off to you for making one. Congrats on making the DT.

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  18. teresaJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    I love your projects ...I made some explosion boxes for Christmas presents this year we have new twin girls in my family my nephews girls 1 year old on Dec 23 and the explosion boxes were great for all the different pics in there first year.

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  19. Karen (karey2005)January 12, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    I made one of those explosion boxes a couple years ago....that's a lot of work, and I love how yours turned out!! I also love that easel card, excellent! Looking forward to being with you on the CC-DT, and I'm now following your blog. (Can't believe I wasn't before!!)

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  20. DeeMcDJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I love the easel card (I might be able to do this, loved the idea). The box is excellent. Now a follower.

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  21. ShonaJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Great projects! I really like the Pop-Up card. I think I'll try one. I've been looking at some of your older posts and I really like a lot of your cards, so I am a new follower.

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  22. Misty W.January 12, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Love the box! Thanks for the chance to win! gwsharkcpa

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  23. TeresaJanuary 12, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    love exploding boxes!

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  24. mommyx2January 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Love your box and pop up card!! Love your facts and the fact you are a survivor - congrats!!! I'm a follower!!

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  25. CreationsByCharJanuary 12, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Great job on both of your projects! Congrats on being an 18 yr. cancer survivor! I also won a chili cook-off with my green chili! Good luck with the design team ;)

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  26. Caryn SJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Love your projects especially the exploding box card. Congratulations on being a survivor and making the DT!

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  27. Lucy E.January 12, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Awesome exploding box! Congrats on being a cancer survivor and for making the DT :) Maybe I'll see you over at the Play Date Cafe too-I like their color challenges.

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  28. CorrieJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    I love that pop up card great job.

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  29. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Hi Laura, love the fun facts, I love the fall too, the colors and fall decorations, sweater and sweatshirts! But five is the best fun fact, hands down! This is my first DT term as well so we are both newbies. Love your projects and look forward to working with you on the DT.

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  30. RuthJanuary 13, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I love your exploding box! Also the pop up card and your fun facts. Congrats on #5! (I am now a follower - looking forward to seeing your DT projects!)

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  31. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    LOVED the box project! I am going to try that one! Big fan of the Alphabet Soup Boy paper! I am now a follower (Scrappin Ninja). Can't wait to see what you do next!

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  32. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    CONGRATS on your 18 years!!! That's FANTASTIC!!! So glad to have you and your talent on my team!! :)

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  33. SharonDoesBasketsJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    CONGRATS on your 18 year survivorship...survivorhood? That's GREAT! I'm also still friends with my high school girlfriends...some are harder to keep in touch with than others, but still love them all! :) I, too, love FALL the best! :) Both of your projects are great, but the box is just stunning! :) Congrats on being on the CC DT, too! :)

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  34. Erin (CelticCrafter)January 13, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    You ROCK!!!! Way to go on kicking cancer's booty, the CC DT, and on the chili cook-off!! :D You are so great at those exploding boxes, and I love the pop-up card (I made one of those once)! I need to try one of those boxes someday! Can't wait to see your projects!!! :)

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  35. JennyJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Congrats on the DT and your 18 years! Great job on the 2 projects :)

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  36. MomCleoJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    I love that exploding box, I am going to have to learn how to make one of those! Congrats on the DT!

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  37. DeeDee CatronJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Hi Laura!! I love exploding boxes, too :D :D -- this is going to be such a good term!

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