Friday, July 23, 2010

The Fifteen Days of Christmas blog hop/Los 15 dias de Navidad "blog hop"

On the Eleventh day of Christmas ....... I made my children an "heirloom cookbook" with  11 of the Holiday recipes my children like the most.. Why ??? Last year, while I was fixing all the yummy food for Thanksgiving dinner, my middle child Carlos (of 5 children) kindly asked me (while he was doing a lot of "tasting"): "Mom, do you have the recipes for all this delicious food that you make written somewhere ???" Well, the question caught me by surprise, and got me wondering...." hmmmm am I getting "that" old.... what if I write a cookbook with all of the recipes they love, and give it to them as a Christmas present. Well, needless to say, that Christmas came and went and I did not make the "book".
Thanks to Jess at kinderStampo who asked to join her Christmas in July blog Hop, I got the chance to work on my children cookbook way  ahead of time. :) This "heirloom cookbook" has its own wall hanging, and I will give instructions on how to make both items.
***Esta libro, es una coleccion de recetas navide~nas favoritas de mis hijos. Este surge, a pedido de uno de mis 5 hijos, que mientras yo preparaba la cena de Accion de Gracias el a~no pasado, me pregunto si yo tenia escritas esas recetas por algun lado. En adicion a sentir que me estaba poniendo tan vieja como para que mis hijos ya tuvieran "esa" preocupacion, pense que en efecto, debia sentarme a escribirlas. El "libro" tiene un adorno de pared, que lo sujeta, para que este siempre a la mano. A continuacion, las instrucciones para ambos.

****Leave a comment on this post with your email, to get the chance to win my blog candy: A kit to make the book yourself, at home !!! **** The winner will be selected using random.org on Tuesday 27.

All of the project, was designed on my Gypsy.

COOKBOOK:
  • Cartridges used (cartuchos): Joys of The Season (book- ornament shape / libro), Christmas Noel and From My Kitchen (embellishments on pages inside the book / adornos en paginas interiores).
  • Book cover-ornament was cut at/ la cubierta del libro se corto a:  5.75 inches.
    • Cut 4 pieces: 2 on chipboard and 2 on cardstock that has been previously covered with self adhesive red glitter paper. (I used recycled chipboard from cereal boxes). / corte 4 piezas: 2 en carton fino, como el que tienen las cajas de cereal y dos en cartulina.
    • Cut ornament tops with mirror carstock. / Corte el "tope" del "adorno" en cartulina brillante.
    • Decorate the book cover as you wish, using pattern and solid papers, flowers, glitter, border punches, etc. / Decore el frente como desee.
    • Cut a strip of paper to write a title. / Corte una tira de cartulina para escribir el titulo.
    • Ink the edges of ALL parts / Sombree todas las orillas de las piezas.

  • Inside pages: / paginas interiores:

    • Cut cardstock at 5.75. Cut as many pages as you need per recipe. ( I cut 11).
    • Cut an ornament top for the back and front of each page. This will give added support when handling pages back and forth.
    • Cut white cardstock circles to write your recipes. Ink well and glue to cardstock pages.
    • Embellish blank spaces on pages with store bought embellishments or make your own.
    • Insert a book ring through the hole in the "ornament" top of each page. Tie a piece of ribbon on the book ring.
WALL HANGING:
  • "Feliz Navidad" ( Merry Christmas) sign:
    • Paint wood board with acrylic paint.
    • Add hardware (on the back) to hang sign from the wall.
    • Cut The letters for Christmas Greeting ( I used Plantin Schoolbook cartridge)
      • Cut them on chipboard and on cardstock. Cover each chipboard letter with the cardstock and ink.
    • Decorate with ribbon bows and flowers. Glue them to the wood with a hot glue gun.
  • Nativity Scene"
    • Paint wood with acrylic paint.
    • Add hardware to hold chain and screw a hook to the bottom of the wood plaque to hold cookbook.
    • Add some shimmer in the center of the board with Smooch Spritz.
    • Cut all Nativity shapes at 3.25 inches.
      • Cut Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus on chipboard and on cardstock. Cover the chipboard pieces with the cardstock. Stamp faces on Mary and Joseph with Peachy Keen stamps.
    • Ink all shapes and glue to wood board.
    • Cut some pieces of raffia and glue to manger. Add Baby Jesus image.
    • For the STAR: cut one star on acetate and one on white cardstock. Spray Smooch Spritz on the acetate star and allow to dry. Cut of the tail of the cardstock star. Glue the white star onto the acetate star and cover it with Stickles.
Finish wall hanging by adding chain to the hardware in order to link together the Greeting sign and the Nativity. Hang the book from hook.


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 MeRRy ChrIsTMas !!! .... HaPPy HolIdaYs !!!! :) HaPPy CraFtiNG !!!












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    121 comments:

    1. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
      mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

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    2. What a great idea!! That is just great I might have to borrow your idea and make a few books of my own! :)

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    3. Ooooh wow!!! So nice that you were inspired by a big project like this to finally get a chance to make these for your kids. Oh and 5?!! 5 children?!! WOW you are my hero. LOL! Great to join a blog hop with you!!
      Eulanda

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    4. Love this. I think I'm going to make some and give them to my family blank so they can fill in the recipes and return to me hehe : ) Thanks for the inspiration and for joining the blog hop : )

      Jess - KinderStampO

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    5. What a lovely project and heirloom for your family!
      Cheers
      cheri

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    6. AWESOME idea! Coming from a woman who LOVES to cook.. I have to make my own! lol I'm excited about this hop.. HERE WE GO! lol

      Terrie B.
      terriennz@att.net

      crafteecards.blogspot.com

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    7. This is a beautiful idea, and what a great way to pass down holiday cheer! TFS!
      ~Tara
      tray83 at yahoo dot com

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    8. I would love to win this kit.. so adorable! :) Thanks for the chance to win!
      kricutkween@gmail.com

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    9. Hi Martha
      I think you did a great job , I love it.
      TFS

      Patty
      dreamscards@hotmail.com

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    10. Wow, just beautiful. What a great gift for your children. TFS
      Lori

      tahoe_luvr at yahoo dot com

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    11. I love anything that has to do with passing on family tradtions... what a great gift you done for your family

      The Scrapbooking Queen
      http://thescrapbookingqueen1.blogspot.com/

      I become a follower of your blog please return the favor...Thank you

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    12. How beautiful. What a great way to pass on keepsakes. Thank you for sharing. Debbie H.

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    13. What a great keepsake for your children!!

      http://www.scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com/

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    14. What a nice idea and great job

      thanks,
      Teri
      teri.barefoot@gmail.com

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    15. I think this is a fantastic idea. My friend recently made a scrapbook filled with all her recipes for her children. She hand wrote everything and I think it's wonderful because when they are older and she's no longer around, it'll be something they cherish and pass on generation to generation! :) Great project! Glad you finally got it done!! JenBrierley2@gmail.com

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    16. What a great gift for your children! I would love to do this for my grandchildren! TFS
      Genelle
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    17. Really cute ideas. Thanks for sharing your hobby and you projects. So creative. Yuo put a lot into these. :)♥HUGS♥
      Meighen

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    18. This will be treasured by your children. Thanks again for the idea.

      maryleefrostatmedotcom

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    19. Those are so beautiful. I'm sure your children will cherish them for many years.

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    20. What a lovely idea must store that one away for future use. Take Care

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    21. Martha ! This is wonderful :) What a wonderful idea and something families will treasure :) I am going to do this for sure :)

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    22. I enjoyed your project - thank you!

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    23. I absolutely love this idea and am going to use it myself. I love to cook and my family all love to eat what I make. I would love to win a kit, but even if I don't, I am so going to try this! Thank you so much for sharing! Kelly

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    24. These are so cool. I might have to get some family recipes and do the same thing. Thanks

      strawberrydotcreations@hotmaildotcom

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    25. What a great idea! I think i might ask my mom for one this year!! Thanks for sharing!

      Tracy
      tcincinello@gmail.com

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    26. What a super idea. I love your creation and may have to borrow the idea. :)
      Thanks for sharing.

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    27. What a great idea to pass down family recipes! I love it!

      Holly

      http://www.recycled-genius.blogspot.com/

      hollyshobbie at gmail dot com

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    28. What a fab idea. I think I will make a blank one of these for my mom and then have her write in all my favorite dishes and take it back. LOL

      Burffrau @ aol . Com

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    29. wonderful idea..they will love it..tfs..loves ya

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    30. Great idea. It is beautiful. One day they will appreciate all of the hard work.

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    31. I love your project and your children are going to love it. JSharer417@aol.com

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    32. what wonderful projects. thanks

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    33. Thanks for the inspiration!
      I love the wall hanging!!
      Just great ideas.
      Love your site as well.
      All the best. Monica

      monica.lowrance@gmail.com

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    34. This is a great idea - what a wonderful way to pass these along to your family!

      Jenny Kozar

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    35. Wonderful. Love the cookbook.
      mbchoj@aol.com

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    36. martha~
      what a great idea! i know that i would have loved to have my mom's receipes! every year i still try to recreate them, close but not quite right :o)
      liz

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    37. this is super great thanks for sharing your work, I have a thing for keeping my moms, and grandma's recipes they are so special to me Debbie @http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

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    38. Really cute idea that will be cherished by your kids. winterblue73@gmail.com

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    39. I will have to make some of those books for my kids. Thanks for sharing.

      vwilson577@yahoo.com

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    40. What a great idea this is! and did you handwrite them? because if you did your handwriting is outstanding!!! the perfect gift for someone who loves to cook!
      Quilled Hugs,
      Linda K.

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    41. What a heirloom. jmmaley@comcast.net

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    42. Great Idea!...Something I know I need to do myself...LOL
      Beejee77@comcast.net

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    43. I love the cookbook, what a keepsake. You do great things...
      tcbbgibson@gmail.com

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    44. I love the yummy food ideas....Great Job.........
      Blog:http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/
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    45. What a great idea - I am really loving this blog hop - you ladies are all so talented!
      qtme2003@yahoo.ca

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    46. What a beautiful project, I wish my Mom had passed on her favorite recipe before passing. I beautiful keepsake.

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    47. This is such a great way to pass on your recipes and your children will appreciate that it is handwritten when they are older. Thanks so much for sharing.

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    48. My children are always calling to ask for a recipe...thanks for the idea!!!
      sew_great@hotmail.com

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    49. Martha,

      This is just toooo CUTE! I love it! Thanks for sharing.

      Mahalo,
      Michelle - 808Creator.blogspot.com
      mich.galvez@gmail.com

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    50. I love this idea! What a priceless gift to pass on. Thanks for sharing!
      kmgillon at yahoo dot com

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    51. What a WONDERFUL idea!! I know from my Grandmother, it is always good to have the favorite recipes written down before they are lost! Thanks for sharing this project!!
      stephs361@yahoo.com

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    52. Oh WOW, I just love this idea, I'm going to be making one of these even if I don't win your kit. My email is smargarson(AT)googlemail.com
      Thanks so much! :D

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    53. WOW Martha you really out did your self! Love it all:)

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    54. great idea! I need to make my own cookbook!

      flybeanjenny@yahoo.com

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    55. I love your project. The nativity scene is so pretty. TFS!

      Pam
      pjnisson at hotmail dot com

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    56. Martha, you do not look old enough to have 5 kids. This was a fantastic idea. I remember my mom was not going to be home one Thanksgiving and I had her write out everything we always have and how to make it. It was only on paper but means so much to me, yours kids will appreciate them even more as they get older. tfs

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    57. What a great idea! TFS!
      Hugs
      Nikki
      simple.scrappin@yahoo.com

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    58. What a terrific idea!!! Love it!
      Shelley
      shelldian at hotmail dot com

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    59. I love it!!! It's a great idea.

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    60. How cute! Great idea! Great job! Would love to win a kit to make 1 too! TFS!

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    61. What a great idea for a great family Keepsake and gift.

      Katsews at Gmail dot com

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    62. very nice, love the nativity scene
      debs31totes at gmail

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    63. What a great idea. Very pretty. TFS
      Susan @ itsmesusanp.blogspot.com
      susanpollock37 at yahoo dot com

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    64. A cook book! What a fantastic idea! TFS

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    65. What a great idea! TFS
      ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    66. This really is a beautiful project!! Thanks for sharing! - Cheryl

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    67. I loved these projects. But the one that I am going to make AND SOON...is the nativity scene....I have no idea how I will display it, but I know that I have to have it for my son. He is going to be 12 in 2 weeks and what a great gift as he collects nativity scenes.
      Great job for the HOP!!
      Congrats.
      Theresa 99 :)

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    68. What a cute album! Love the nativty scene too.

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    69. what a fabulous idea. I hope I win the blog candy,so I could make one. love2stamp2002@aol.com

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    70. This is such a wonderful idea and it turned out beautifully. I would so love to win a kit to make my own!
      wendy.roos2boys@gmail.com

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    71. Great gift. Very personal...the very best to receive.

      April
      nginerd at gmail dot com
      nginerd dot blogspot dot com

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    72. SUPER CUTE IDEA!!!! I would give it as a gift to my grandmother to write them down and give it back to me! lol I love it! Thank you so much for the idea!!!

      Yours TruLee
      Ann Marie

      annmarielee at gmail dot com

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    73. Great idea and what a wonderful gift!

      Christina
      www.ascrapbooknook.com

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    74. what a wonderful idea. I think my son was love that too.

      Patti
      bbitster@windstream.net

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    75. What a wonderful idea!! Thank you for ahring with everyone!

      bonga@nomadinter.net

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    76. What a beautiful project! This is so nice! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Liz
      whichcraft@me.com

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    77. Your projects are absolutely beautiful. I especially like the recipe book. Thanks for sharing.
      christel@majesticdesigns.net

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    78. I am currently making a recipe book with a friend for her daughter, who is getting married next year. I never thought of making a holiday recipe book. What a great idea! I will definitely keep this mind for a future project.

      carolepalmiere@gmail dot com

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    79. What a great way to leave a legacy for your children. Thanks for the chance to win.

      Hugs, Heather
      princesspaperprojects at yahoo dot com

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    80. What a GREAT idea I may just have to use it :)

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    81. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing. I love the way your book came out

      http://ikolinda-scrappinmomma.blogspot.com

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    82. So cute! It will still look adorable on the wall, even the cookbook is in use. :)

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    83. Amazing! This is gorgeous AND functional. I will be keeping this one in mind!

      www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
      crazyaboutcricut at hotmail dot com

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    84. That is SO COOL!
      top 29 gun at gmail dot com

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    85. This is such a great family gift...and your giveaway is perfect...thanks for the hop!!
      Bev B
      bevborda at yahoo dot com

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    86. que bonito el project que hicistes. me alegro encontrar a otra hispana que habla espanol.

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    87. Very cute!! Love it!!! pattig161@yahoo.com

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    88. wow I love these

      aecopenhaver@gmail.com

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    89. What a wonderful gift for your children! It is beautiful!

      ~Megan Ann
      megannwalker(at)gmail(dot)com

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    90. What a neat idea! I love this blog hop - I'm a new follower
      asmithonline at yahoo dot ca

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    91. Love this idea and love the cookbook... but I especially love the wall hanging with the nativity decor. You are very creative. (and a very sweet mama!)

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    92. wha an awesome idea! I have 12 nephews and I think they should have something like this! the youngest went to college this year!

      Thank you sooooo much for the awesome idea
      Lynn SB

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    93. I have been wanting to create a recipe book for my children. Thanks for sharing your creation.
      Hazel
      hdhall6002atsbcglobaldotnet

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    94. what a great idea! i don't have kids but nieces and nephews who have their "favorites" that grandma still makes for them

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    95. great ideas! Thank you for sharing!
      Kim

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    96. I love this idea. This would make a great gift and I'm sure your children will love it!!! Thank You so much for sharing. I would love to win that kit for the project. If I don't i guess I will make one myself. Thanks for the inspiration.

      bamagurl 1999 at g mail dot com

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    97. I love this project, you've created a treasure for your children!

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    98. this is another great idea.... I have found so many ideas to scrap lift... this is a great bloghop!

      Melia
      wifey7799@gmail.com

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    99. What a cute idea. I LOVE it! Great job! me at glorajean dot com.

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    100. What a great idea! Your kids will love it! I love the wall hanging as well!

      Jess
      ncscrapper77 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    101. How cool is that? Your kids will LOVE it as would any recipient! ersehnen @ gmail . com

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    102. Ohhhhhh... that book is just such a precious idea! I soooooo love it.

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    103. What an awesome idea! Your kids are truly going to love it and be caught by surprise just as you were. This is something that will stay in the family for many, many years to come!

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    104. This is a great idea! I may need to do this for some of my holiday recipes!

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    105. Oh I just love what you made!! TFS :)

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    106. What a wonderful idea. Great job- I know your children will treasure it!

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    107. Great idea! My children would love this!

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    108. What a great keepsake for the kids! And you took the recipe book above and beyond the norm! You are so talented!

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    109. I am going to make one of these for my college son! Thank you for the ispiration!

      http:scrappinandmore.blogspot.com

      purplepatas@gmail.com

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    110. WOW - this is a fantastic wonderful thoughtful creative gift - I LOVE it! How very sweet of you to think about your children and grandchildren! Well, we all think about our children but you know what I mean LOL. Loving this hop and now time to hop on to the next! :)

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    111. very cute very creative and just an awesome idea. Thanks for the chance to win

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    112. What a wonderful gift idea to be loved for many years to come....

      Deanne G
      dgutierez1@msn.com

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    113. Too stinking cute!
      Id sure love to win this.

      myscrappycupcake.blogspot.com

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    114. Love your project!!! Me encanto el nacimiento!!!

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    115. What an amazing idea!! Beautifully done. Love it!!

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    116. MArtha, Martha, Martha!! You are AMAZINGLY Talented my SWEET FRIEND!!! You did An AWESOME job w/your project! WOW! I LOVE IT!!!!!
      BIG HUGS,
      Emma;)

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    117. Awesome! I love the mini and the wall hanging! Thank you for sharing those and how you made them!

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    118. this is just wonderful!!! i am sorry i missed the hop (dont know how that happened) am just now seeing your work... i have been wanting to make a cookbook for my sisters with my moms recipes in it and just have no idea how to start....thanks for your inspiration!!! luv all that you do

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