Saturday, March 24, 2012

2nd Unofficial Crop Chocolate Blog Hop Day 2

WELCOME to the 2nd unoffical Crop Chocolate blog hop!!   If you happened by and want to start from the beginning of this 2 day blog hop (which started yesterday) here is the link to the first blog, mommyx2.
You should have gotten here from centralNYscapper's blog where clayton528 was a guest blogger yesterday (day one).
This is stop one of day two and here is today's list of blogs on the hop:  by belle (you are here), Wildflower (Jasmine), NanCDru:-Char, NinaN, Steph, scrap happy, Scrappy Canuck, Haf2scrap/Lucy guest blogger at centralNYscrapper and centralNYscrapper. Nine stops today so let's get started!!

My project for this hop is an Easter card.  The challenge, Bountiful Borders, was to use a manual or electric tool for a decorative edge on at least one side of the project.

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As you know, I LOVE Crop Chocolate and on this hop at least 50% of the products used had to be from that fabulous site…NO PROBLEM for me!!
Crop Chocolate products used:  Fancy Pants Thinking of You and Hot Chocolate cardstock, Tim Holtz Distress Inks-Walnut Stain and Aged Mahogany, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint-Clear Rock Candy, Ranger Perfect Pearls-White and Blue, Stickles-Crystal, Twinery-Maraschino Cherry twine, Making Memories buttons
Non Crop Chocolate products:  Fiskars scallop edge punch, Martha Stewart hop edge punch, Tim Holtz Easter elements die, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Ranger embossing powder-clear, blank folded card and clear alpha stamps from my stash.

Hope you’re having fun hopping along…next up is Wildflower (Jasmine)

Leave a comment at each blog hop stop for your chance to win great prizes!!  Comments will be open until 8am MDT on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Winners will be announced at the following blogs: centralNYscrapper and mommyx2 on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

Thanks for stopping by!!  I hope you enjoy the rest of the projects you will see...these ladies are all VERY talented!!  While you're here become a follower of my blog and include in your comment that you did, you'll be entered to win this blog candy.  Check back Wednesday March 28th to see if you won!!
CropChocolate.com Hot Chocolate Sweet Surprise Grab Bag
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77 comments:

  1. Rox-AnnMarch 24, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Wow beautiful card I love the chocolate rabbit it looks good enough to eat. Great job on the card! I am a follower of your blog. Thanks for sharing such a fun card!

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  2. Scrappy CanuckMarch 24, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Oh, this is a beautiful card! Now I have some inspiration for my Easter cards! Better get on that! :)

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    1. by belleMarch 25, 2012 at 7:11 PM

      Thanks Karen! After all the inspiration you have provided me glad I could offer a smidge to you... :-)

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  3. Julie OdilMarch 24, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I love the rabbit! Great card. Thanks for sharing with me, Scrap Happy

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  4. DawnCMarch 24, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Love the chocolate bunny! Great Easter inspiration!

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  5. clayton528March 24, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    The chocolate bunny makes me want to go buy some chocolate. At 1st, I thought it was a real one. GREAT job on your card . . . it is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

    Kathy (clayton528 on CropChocolate)

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    1. by belleMarch 25, 2012 at 7:14 PM

      Hahaha, I am sure this one does not taste NEARLY as good as a real chocolate bunny!!

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  6. LauraMarch 24, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    OMG...So yummy! Definitely makes me think of Easter! Love it! Good job!

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  7. KukudoodledoosMarch 24, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    I love your card. It makes me want to go out and get a chocolate bunny!

    CC Name = Kiki Kuku

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  8. Scrappin' DivaMarch 24, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    The chocolate bunny looks so yummy! I am a follower now too. Have always loved your cards and can't wait to see them on the next card swap.

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    1. by belleMarch 25, 2012 at 7:16 PM

      Cards are on the way! Thanks for hopping by!!

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  9. NinaNMarch 24, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Love your chocolate bunny! Beautiful card!

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  10. ChrisMarch 24, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Love this it is so cool.Kinda distressed the way I like it!

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  11. craftgirl007March 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Love that chocolate bunny. I am inspired to make some Easter cards now too!

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  12. BethD488March 24, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    This is such a great project for the hop!! Love the border. I became a follower of yours.

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  13. DeannaMarch 24, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Yummy Easter card... I picked up a small SU! chocolate bunny stamp a little while ago from a friend of mine, and this just may be the perfect way to use it!

    And I'm now your follower too!
    Deanna (aka BettyScrappinStewart)

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    1. by belleMarch 25, 2012 at 7:20 PM

      Thanks for following Deanna! Can't wait to see what you do with your stamp!

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  14. angelMarch 24, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Never been to a blog hop before so this will be a new experience for me. I love new inspiration so I am looking forward to taking a hop through the blogs. I became a follower of your blog and look forward to seeing it in the future.

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    1. by belleMarch 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM

      Angel-welcome to your first hop...hope you enjoyed it!

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  15. PollyZasMarch 24, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Very nice card, I really love how your bunny turned out and thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy.

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  16. Caryn SMarch 24, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Cute Easter card, love the bunny! I am now a follower

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  17. AMarch 24, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Ette
    Your card is most beautiful. Thank-you for sharing with CC patrons.

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  18. pboszkoMarch 24, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Just luv it Michelle...want to reach out and eat that bunny!

    I'm a follower too!

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    1. by belleMarch 25, 2012 at 7:23 PM

      Thanks Patrizia!! Happy to have you following!

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  19. LisaMarch 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Fantastic Job Belle. Love the Bunny card!

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  20. Haf2scrapMarch 24, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    That bunny does look real! Very cute card. I like the hop punch, as well as the MS butterfly punch-seems like a good one to have :)

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  21. SharonDBMarch 24, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    SO CUTE!! Love how that whole thing came together!! So many little touches to make it top notch! Nice job! :)

    I believe I'll follow your blog, too! :)

    --SharonDoesBaskets

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  22. ShonaMarch 24, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    WOW ! Looks good enough to eat ! This is so cute, I think I'll follow too.
    4myk9s

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  23. DarleneMarch 24, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    ooh! I just love Easter and I love your card!!

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  24. CorrieMarch 24, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    What a great card, I love that border and the bunny rocks. Following as well.

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  25. love2scrapMarch 25, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Your card is awesome! I just want to eat a chocolate bunny now! Thanks for sharing! ~RachelV

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  26. JeannieMarch 25, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Belle - How did you make the bunny? It actually looks like a chocolate bunny! - blue

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    1. by belleMarch 25, 2012 at 7:08 PM

      Jeannie-It is a Tim Holtz die and then I covered it with Distress Crackle Paint-Rock Candy...it worked better that I ever imagined it would.

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  27. mommyx2March 25, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I love the bunny card - sooooo cute!!! Thanks for participating!!

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    1. by belleMarch 25, 2012 at 7:29 PM

      Thanks for organizing!! It was a fun hop!!

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  28. statelessMarch 25, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    The hop border and chocolate bunny are totally cute.

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  29. PrairieChick73March 25, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Adoooorable! What else is there to say? Thanks for sharing!

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  30. DenisePMarch 25, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    So jealous that you have some Hot Chocolate (I want that collection sooooo bad)...that being said, I think it's GREAT that you managed to use a winter line for an Easter card and that bunny is awesome...looks just like the real deal! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  31. IrishPippiMarch 25, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    OMG!! It's too stinkin' cute! Now I have to buy that die so I can make by kid's Easter cards.

    I am now a follower...

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  32. BoMarch 25, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    LOve the bunny!

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  33. MomCleoMarch 25, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    This. Card is too cute! Love try "chocolate" bunny!

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  34. NWFlamingoMarch 25, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    I suddenly have the urge to bite an ear! Cute!

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  35. MomCleoMarch 26, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    love the chocolate bunny, very cute card and I am now a follower too!

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  36. lmaischMarch 26, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I was thinking the same thing about biting the ear ((what?,lol)). love the card!

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  37. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    became a follower!

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  38. TigerberryMarch 26, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    This is a really cute card. Love the little bunny tail and the use of the twine.

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  39. Char (NanCDru)March 26, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Love your Easter card,Belle! Your bunny looks good enough to take a BIG bite of! I was already a follower of your blog before the hop :)

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  40. Joyce SMarch 26, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Awww, what a cute card Belle! Not surprisingly, I love everything about it - you always do such nice work! I also took time to join your blog!
    I came over from CC!
    Thanks!
    Juliet (aka Joyce)

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  41. LBABMarch 26, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I think this is so cute Belle, but I love all your cards.

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  42. sweetpea1077March 26, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Haha, I thought the bunny was real chocolate at first. What a cute card! Oh and I'm already a follower of your blog. :)

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  43. paperdollMarch 26, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Cute cute cute! Makes me crave a chocolate bunny!

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  44. RachelAMarch 26, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    love love love the bunny and twine!
    -raebae

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  45. KariMarch 26, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    holy bunny! It looks so real I wanna eat it! :) Started following you, I love scrappy blogs!!

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  46. JennyMarch 27, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Love the BUNNY! Started following you.

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