Saturday, November 13, 2010

A ThAnKInG WE WiLL Go blog hop: "Lets be Thankful" ("Demos Gracias")


So the day is finally here and I really hope you are enjoying this blog hop as much as I am. You must be coming from Madison's blog at http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/.  Thank you Jess for being such a wonderful hostess and BTW, if any of you need to go back to the beginning of the hop, click here.

There are so many things I have to be grateful for but,  the thing that I am most grateful for are my children. They have been a true blessing since the day I found out I was pregnant for the first time. Now they are young adults and guess what ??? ... LOL... they keep me young, happy and soooooooo active!!! .... more than I wish to. My children are the heart of my house, in which there is always laughter and activity 24/7. The best thing is that children are God's gift that keeps on giving; now I not only have 5 children but, I also have my precious grandson. It is for this reason, that a picture of my children, grandson and, my four legged son is the focal point of my special Thanksgiving project.

Lets do it:

  • Cut a house shape from chipboard. Cut a window in the front part of the house that is a little bit smaller than the size of the picture.





  • Remove the red cover of the tape to expose the sticky part. Place a piece of acetate over the picture.Cut around picture, removing excess acetate.


  • On the back part of the "window" glue a piece of ribbon or trimming to form a "curtain". Go around the window frame (back part of the "house" with Terrifically Tacky Tape and remove the red plastic.
    •  Place window over picture, making sure picture is centered. Cover chipboard with cardstock.
    • **Glue front of house to the back of the house.
















Make scarecrows out of chipboard and cover with cardstock. Glue raffia to dolls head, arms and  legs. Dress up.






















Make window frame, scallop border and fence out of cardstock covered chipboard.




  • Cut pumpkins and leaves. Color and ink.




  • Add fence, scarecrows, leaves and pumpkins using dimensional dots and tap
 


















Make the circles for the banner and glue to the twine with glue dots. Glue the ends of the banner twine to the house. Glue the scallop border to the house, catching in the ends of the banner.
    • The banner is written in Spanish. In English it means: "LET'S BE THANKFUL".




It's now time to hop over to Meighen's blog at http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com and see what wonderful project she has made to express how she is thankful.
May God bless you all and have a beautiful Thanksgiving Day.
If you do happen to get lost on this hop, here is a list of all the participating blogs. :)
Jessica - http://www.kinderstampo.com/

Cheryl - http://cheryl-gibson.blogspot.com/
Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/ 
Iva - http://ivarai.com/
Jessica Baker - http://thatzuneek.blogspot.com/
Kimberlee - http://kimme-thelifeofaprincess.blogspot.com/
Linda - http://www.krazyquilling.com/
Liz - http://lizspaperloft.blogspot.com/
Madison - http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/
Martha - http://dreamofcrafting.blogspot.com/ Hey, that's ME !!!
Meighen - http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/
Nicki - http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/
Shelley - http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/
Sigrid - http://lovescrapreflect.blogspot.com/
Vickie - http://twochicksonalimb.blogspot.com/
Jess - http://www.kinderstampo.com/p/thanking-we-will-go-blog-hop_12.html

67 comments:

  1. I love it, Martha Great job! Love the little people!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Beautiful project and love the Scarecrows! TFS

    xdebrax@yahoo.com

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  3. The scare crows are awesome. That us so creative, Great Job
    HUGS
    meighen

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  4. Thanksgiving Blessings to you as well Martha! Beautiful project. Loved those scarecrows......too darn cute! TFS
    kathlee154@gmail.com
    http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.com

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  5. So cute! Love the scarecrows!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  6. Beautiful project. thank you for sharing it with us.
    Hugs,
    Kristina
    Your Memories Here

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  7. Nice house! Thank you for making such a wonderful project! I really love your idea with the scarecrows!
    Sheree at cravinscrappin.blogspot.com

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  8. what a cute idea...I feel like I got to take a peek inside your home!
    liz :o)

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  9. Your idea is fantastic! I love it all the way!
    Hugs,
    Linda

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  10. Very cute idea, love the scarecrows.

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  11. This is so cute I love the idea so much
    Thanks,
    Teri
    teri.barefoot@gmail.com

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  12. I love it and I LOVE the cute scarecrows OMG : ) Thanks for being part of the swap.

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  13. So cute and what and I couldn't agree more with your sentiments ! TFS :)

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  14. LOVE the adorable scarecrows! What a cool idea! TFS

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  15. What an adorable scene..thanks for sharing!
    D. Ballard
    crb_deb@bellsouth.net

    I'm a follower.

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  16. Amazing, how much time did you put into this project. Very very nice.

    dendearmas@aol.com

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  17. This is so cute -- love the little scarecrow people! TFS!

    Vickie

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  18. How adorable. The scarecrows are so cute. TFS

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  19. Adorable. Great reasons to be thankful. Thanks for sharing.

    vwilson577 at yahoo dot com

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  20. I love the little people! TFS

    aecopenhaver at gmail dot com

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  21. Excellent project Martha. Love everything you do cyber sister. I am thankful for knowing you.

    Jess B.
    thatzuneek@gmail.com

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  22. How cute! Love the scarecrows! I just love Fall/Thanksgiving colors! TFS! I'm already a follower.. thanks for a chance to win!

    Terrie Barroso
    terriennz@att.net
    crafteecards.blogspot.com

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  23. very cool. thanks for caring & sharing.

    jenlynnie@yahoo.com

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  24. Very cute idea and DETAILED instructions (just what I need lol). The window is amazing with the acetate and ribbon.
    Thanks for sharing your family with us!

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  25. This is so cute. Especially since you all look like you're actually in the house. Love it.

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  26. Great project! I'm already a follower!
    http://thescrapoholic.blogspot.com

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  27. I love the scarecrows. SO adorable. Thanks for sharing and caring.
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  28. Thanks for sharing your beautiful project with us today and always!! We are thankful for you!

    Cheryl @ CardsbyCg.blogspot.com
    cplamond@hotmail.com

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  29. Very nice project...turned out great! Thank You for being in the hop and for a chance to win great prizes.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  30. Love the little house ! Following you now so I can come back and try it myself. I think it's great your blog is bilingual, it's got to be alot of hard work on top of what you already share ! Thanks.

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  31. Really nice and so cute!!! Que trabajo para mas lindo, muchas gracias por compartir tu creatividad!!!

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  32. That is tooo adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Love what you did!

    monica.lowrance@gmail.com
    http://happyscrappn2.blogspot.com/

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  33. Very cute and such an adorable family.
    Cherylann (prinkles)
    prinkles@woh.rr.com

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  34. I love the scarecrows, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing! Dina

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  35. Love the scarecrows, Martha!!! Great project....Thanks so much for sharing!!!

    debpaint16@aol.com

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  36. I love the scarecrows!Thanks for sharing!
    jpshirley@ymail.com

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  37. So meaningful...a house full of love. I Love it!!! Thanks for sharing and caring and for the inspiration to keep on creating :-)

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  38. Very cute! TFS!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  39. Great project! I am so thankful for your idea! The house shape for the frame and the adorable little scarecrow people. Thank you! I just love hops! So many great ideas! pjritsema at gmail dot com

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  40. Amazing work! I love your use of the rafia on the little scarecrow people! ADORABLE!

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  41. Beautiful project & a great way to display your children & grandson :) Thanks for sharing your great idea!!! wilder4ga at comcast dot net

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  42. What a sweet and wonderful project.the scarecrows are adorable!

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  43. oh wow we do think alike lol, this is so cute its so nice to be doing another blog hop with you thanks for sharing Debbie @http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

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  44. Now that is really cute:)

    Cricut Chick
    www.cricutchick.com
    cricutchick@rocketmail.com

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  45. Cute scarecrows! Thanks for sharing!
    cporter519 at yahoo dot com

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  46. very cute!!! I love it!!!

    Lisa
    lamerlisa@hotmail.com
    www.lisakelly110803.blogspot.com

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  47. Very cute!!! Beautiful family.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  48. very cute TFS
    NYGIRL1994 at yahoo dot com
    Tracy

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  49. Darling project. Thank you for sharing and being part of the hop.
    Cyndi
    curetaatyahoodotcom

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  50. great project,what detail...wow, thanks for taking part in the hop
    pjnscrapbookingatpldidotnet

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  51. soooo cute!!!! TFS
    Bette
    scrapbooks1953@sbcglobal.net

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  52. What a cute project. Love the scarecrows.

    Cristal
    www.busycreating dot com

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  53. That's a great project - so precious!

    Deanne G
    dgutierez1@msn.com

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  54. Love your project the scarecrows are just too cute!

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  55. This is so adorable and super creative!!
    Hugs,
    Raven
    thatsmerb at gmail dot com

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  56. "Thank you for caring" and sharing their wonderful products with us

    Hugs Debbie

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  57. Thank you for sharing this with us all! I love the scarecrows!

    shell_028 at yahoo dot com

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  58. I am so sorry but I forgot to leave my e-mail addy for you yesterday :-(
    here it is :-)
    memories-forever-after@hotmail.com
    Thanks

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  59. Hi Martha~

    I LOVE this photo frame! Thanks for the step by step instructions!
    I am already a follower and love your projects.
    TFS
    Bonnie C
    http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
    ascrapabove at aol dot com

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  60. Adorable! I love how this looks. TFS the tutorial on how you made it. kimmariebaker@gmail.com

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  61. So cute! I love the different mediums used to make the scarecrows more realistic.
    kidshomelove@yahoo

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  62. what a beautiful home you have Martha!!!! great idea! thanks for sharing
    gloria
    esquivel865@yahoo.com

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  63. Very cute layout! Loving it!
    mhalford6 @aol. com

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  64. great project!!
    thanks for sharing...

    Carrie
    my2sons311@verizon.net

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