HOPPIN' Around the Block

I cannot believe it's already time to HOP again....time flies when you're havin' fun!!

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This month, over 60 consultants will be hoppin' Around the Block (hehehehehe).  If you've come here from Sarita's blog, you're on the right track.  If you're starting here, don't worry, you should make it all the way back around.  If you get lost at any time, find JENA'S blog and you can get back on track with her full list of participants.

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Here is my take on the SOTM using the new Sweet Home paper packet. WARNING:  There are a LOT of pictures!!!  I just LOVE this SOTM and there are so many possibilities for this stamp set!

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Standard Card using Natural Hemp, 3-D Foam Squares (Discontinued but Foam Tape works the same), Corner Rounder and coordinating inks (Garnet, Indian Corn Blue, Heavenly Blue & Buttercup).....I used the row of dots to handmake the little houses and inked up only the top of the roof to make the little roofs for the houses.  I hand drew the windows and used the single solid brick for the doors and the single open brick for the bottoms of the houses (it's actually two of the single bricks stamped to meet in the middle)  I stamped the clouds on the B&T and cut around the tops to add dimension.

Here's the inside....I used the dots to  make the rays of the sun and the leading dots to my sentiment.

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8"x 3.5" card...The cloud and roof are pop-dotted for dimension and the house hangs over the edge just slightly. I used coordinating inks and the Corner Rounder for the scalloped edge of the Buttercup B&T.

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6"x6" card....I used Spring Harmony (Heavenly Blue) brads, Clear Craft Buttons, Heavenly Blue Ribbon Rounds, Natural Hemp, Corner Rounder for the scalloped Heavenly Blue cardstock border at the top, 3-D Foam Tape, Sponge Dauber and coordinating inks.

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Mini card that measures 3"x6" and the roof top pulls up and out to reveal your written message or even better, a gift card for their new home!!! 

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And finally, my 12"x12" layout of my baby....I used Oxford Color Ready Alphabet (LOVE these things....all I had to do was stamp them with the bricks and sponge with ink and I was done), Heartfelt Whimsy Die-Cuts (the buttercup crown in the upper right corner and I find that Liquid Glass works best to adhere these), Heavenly Blue Ribbon Rounds, 3-D Foam Tape to pop-dot the picture and Sponge Daubers.  I hand drew the 'tik marks' around the quilt pattern and used the row of dots for the bottom sentiment.

and I had to throw in a close-up of my BABY.......

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I hope I didn't tire you out....hop on over to MARY'S BLOG to see what wonderful things she's made using this stamp set.  Don't forget that you can start the hop anywhere and if you get lost, Jena's blog will guide the way!!!

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If you have any questions regarding any of the products used above or want to know how to get your hands on this stamp set at retail price and maybe even FREE, contact your consultant or e-mail me and I'll be happy to help!!!