Graphic 45 / May Arts Blog Hop - Final Day!

Welcome to the last day of the Graphic 45 and May Arts blog hop! Wow, this week has been so wonderful! We are having a blast getting to share this great week with all of you and thank you so much for your participation and continued support!

Today's hop consists of the following designers:

Maiko Miwa: http://shiny-scrap.blogspot.com/
Tara Orr: http://eachmoment-onlyonce.blogspot.com/
Jinky: http://jinkyscrafts.blogspot.com/
Leah: http://1alabasterowl.blogspot.com/

For my project today, I decided to create a baby card using the new Little Darlings Collection from Graphic 45.  The gorgeous ribbons from May Arts were the perfect compliment for these delicate papers.  I used a beautiful pearl & lace trim on the front of my card and secured a sweet tag using some more elegant ribbon.

Now, what would a blog hop be without some PRIZES!?  Graphic 45 is actually having TWO giveaways!  All you need to do is leave comments on each blog (especially mine - LOL!) during the hop and you will be entered into a random draw to win this awesome prize pack below.  Winners will be announced on Monday, June 25th on the Graphic 45 blog.

In addition, I will be giving away a prize pack worth over $50 which includes Graphic 45 products as well as May Arts Ribbon.  Wanna win???  All you need to do is:
1. Leave a comment on this blog post
2. Become a follower of my blog (if you aren't already)
3. Like my new Facebook Page
I will draw a winner on Monday, June 25th!

About Graphic 45:
Graphic 45, an award-winning scrapbook and paper crafting company­ - owned and operated by a mother and her two daughters.  Together we create vintage inspired crafting products that capture the  flamboyant style of the 1920's and 30's - with vibrant color, irresistible texture and imaginative design to create products with decades-old appeal that's both fresh and familiar. Let our products  inspire your next scrapbook layout, card, album or home decor project.

About May Arts:
May Arts Ribbon was founded in the early 1980’s in Riverside, Connecticut.  The original products were high-end silk flowers imported from Taiwan, which were decorated using quality ribbons. The  decorative ribbons proved so popular among customers that the business gradually evolved into a dedicated ribbon wholesaler.   As a family-owned and operated business, May Arts began a long-standing tradition of quality, affordability and exceptional customer service.  We are dedicated to carrying on this same tradition by offering high quality products at competitive prices. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to answer your questions or to assist you in placing your order.
May Arts carries a wide selection of quality ribbons to choose from; such as grosgrain, silk, satin, burlap and a variety of prints and patterns.

I hope you've all enjoyed this splendid day! Thank you all so much for joining us! See you on Monday morning when all the lucky winners will be announced!!

Remember

In the Cultural Extras Challenge over at the 7 Dots Studio Blog, we are sharing projects inspired by the places we live: our neighborhood, city or just our favorite place all around. I love where I live!! BC has to have the most amazing climate in all of Canada! I don’t know where else you can head up to one of the local mountains for a morning of skiing and finish up with a round of golf all in the same day. We are very fortunate to live in a beautiful, friendly neighborhood – close to parks (we especially love our bunny park where we feed bunnies, ducks and even geese), schools and our local dyke which makes for a wonderful, daily walk. Our little town is home to a quaint fishing village which is overflowing with history and culture.
We are also a stone’s throw from the ocean which we vist at least once a week. The kids love building sandcastles and wading in the water.  Here is a super quick video of my wee ones playing in the waves a few weeks back.

The layout I have included for this challenge is of my son last summer at one of our favourite local parks. He was in heaven floating his home-made boat down the little river.

As you can see, I've ventured out and tried my hand at a new medium - Gesso!  Oh my, I am so addicted to this stuff!! You will definately be seeing more projects adorned with this lovely substance in the next little bit!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! Until next time!

7 Dots Studio Supplies:
Chipboard
Patterned Paper: Dreamer: City Lights, Nights Fever
12×12 Elements: Dreamer
12×12 Stickers: Dreamer
12×6 Stickers: Dreamer

Attention Seeker

So my eldest is a titch of a picky eater (enormous understatement) and on this one evening he was having particular issues eating the last of his veggies at dinner. I wanted to videotape him so I could show him (later) how silly he looks when he makes such a fuss about something as silly as carrots. Well... it seems as though someone else is in need of a little attention wouldn't you agree - ugh!