Birthday Blog Hop . . .

Hello dear friends!

Today I'm thrilled and honored to have been asked to participate in a Birthday Blog Hop for ~Jo's Scrap Shack Challenge Blog.  Jo's Blog is celebrating THREE YEARS of fun times and I wish her many, many more to come!

If you have come from Sherrie's fabulous blog then you are on the right track!  If not, you can pop back over to ~Jo's Scrap Shack for the complete list of designers playing in today's hop!

What's a celebration without prize goodies?

Check out this awesome gift package Jo has put together for one lucky winner!

You must follow and leave a comment on EACH DESIGNER'S blog to qualify for this prize!

Items in the giveaway:

Your Story Photo machine & accessories, We R Memory Keepers Gift Box punch board, (2) 6x6 My Mind's Eye paper pads, 8-1/2 x 11 multi-colored chevron paper pack, sequins, resin flowers, roll of bling, ribbon, twine, chipboard album + decorative papers, K & Co. Tags & envelopes, (3) packs of metal charms, Large ribbon embellishment, Buttons, Mesh, "How to write the stories behind your photographs" By Denise Ledoux- A writing Guide Teresa Collins 'Vintage Finds' Stamps #2 Set

Here's wishing Jo many 'good surprises' and happy years to come!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~JO'S SCRAP SHACK!!

I just love making these 'sweet' treats!

This Hershey Nugget Slider Box is a perfect little 'something' that can fit any occasion!

I will be adding a tutorial for this cute project to my blog very soon.

 And, of course, you can't give a present without a matching card.

I love purple so today's project was created using the beautiful design papers from the Heartfelt Creations 'Delicate Aster's Collection'.  (full list of supplies at end of post)

I hope you'll come join in ~Jo's Scrap Shack Third Birthday Blog Hop.

Your next stop on our birthday hop is the wonderful blog of CANDICE.

(Remember to leave a comment for each designer before 
Midnight, May 4th to qualify for the prize!)

If you lose track ... here's the entire hop list:

1. Jo - http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.com/
2. Amanda - http://www.craftsbyamanda.blogspot.com/
3. Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
 4. Bridget - http://crazycatladycraft.blogspot.com/
5. Mendi - http://snippets-of-mendi.blogspot.com/
6. Kellie - http://alittlebitofkellie.blogspot.com/
7. Millie - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/
8. Joyce - http://joycescreativecrafts.blogspot.com/
9. Sherrie - http://www.sherriescraps.com/
10. Darlene - http://darscraftycreations.blogspot.com/ 
11. Candice - http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com/
12. Ginger - http://mysistersscrapper.com/

AND . . .

As an added bonus, I thought I'd have a little 'giveaway' too.

One lucky commenter to this post will receive this beautiful 

Cheery Lynn Designs 'Fanciful Flourish' Die.

The winner of the actual Birthday BLOG HOP will be announced at ~Jo's Blog on May 5th.  I will be out of town this week so won't be able to announce the winner of my giveaway HERE on my blog until Saturday, May 9th.

If you include your email address in your comment and you are my lucky winner, I will notify you right away via email.  If not, you'll have to come back to my blog to see if it was YOUR lucky day! 

As always . . .

Recipe:
Papers:  Lovely Lavender cs, White cs, Heartfelt Creations dp,
Stamps/Ink:  Impression Obsession, The Stamp Pad Co., Heartfelt Creations 'Botanical Rose' / Versafine Onyx, TH Dusty Concord Distress
Dies:  Cheery Lynn Designs 'Fanciful Flourishes', Heartfelt Creations 'Botanical Wings', Sue Wilson 'Greek Island Collection' Santorini, Sue Wilson 'Greek Island Collection' Border, Tag, Corner set, Sue Wilson 'California Collection' border
Accessories:  Lilac Satin Ribbon, Flower making kit/ forming mat, Kaiser pearls, Dimensional tape,