Thursday, January 26, 2012

CropChocolate Valentines Day Blog Hop! :)

welcome blog hoppers!!


if you've randomly come across my blog and want to join the hop, please start at Beth's Blog and make your way through!

thanks for joining us in our Valentines Day Blog Hop!  you've just seen some AWESOME cutes on Karen's Blog - isn't she awesome??  

for my project, I had this darling little pink Christmas tree that I didn't get put up in time for Christmas.  being it was pink, I knew I had to Valentines Day it up!


There are 3 parts to this tree, and they are EASY PEASY!!  For all of the decorations (except the ornaments) I used My Mind's Eye 6x6 pad of Love Me.  

For the Tree Topper, I used my Slice and Applique Basics card to cut 2, 4" hearts.  I inked the edges with Walnut Stain distress ink (my go to brown ink!) and then using my sewing machine, I sewed them together leaving about 1/2 in on each side at the bottom in order to place on the tree.  I took Crystal Stickles and put them on the outside as well to add some bling. :)

Next I created the paper garland.  I cut random pieces of the papers in 1(ish) inch increments.  Wrapped into a circle, and stapled.  Just like you did in elementary school.

Lastly, I did the ornaments.  All they are is 3 red, white and pink buttons strung together on some random twine. :)


You could really do this for all different seasons and holidays!  A fun way to add some fun spirit into your home. :)

Now, for the good stuff!

First, leave a comment and follow my blog!!
After you do that, you will now need to go to TheCrop on CropChocolate.com and leave a comment for your chance to win one of 2 monthly kits {your choice!}, sponsored by WeScrap!  They are doing an Online Crop all weekend so check out this link to join in on all of the fun!
We will be drawing for the kit winners on February 1, 2012.

48 comments:

  1. Cute cute cute! I love the button ornaments!

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  2. Crafty Chic! I luv the button ornaments too!

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  3. This is adorable. I have a question though; is that Picket Fence Distress Stain on the topper?

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  4. Awesome pink tree for valentines thanks for sharing!

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  5. Love this idea! I'd be tempted to leave it up all of February, it is just too cute!

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  6. Love it! Everytime I saw a funky colored tree at Christmas, I thought, "Who would use that and why?" Now, I want a pink tree!

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  7. This is great! What a neat use of an interesting coloured tree...and so well decorated. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. I was right! It is a Valentine's tree! Beautiful Amber!

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  9. The button ornaments is such a cute idea!

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  10. Wow...so creative and adorable!

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  11. That is soooo coool. What a great idea - where did you get that cute tree from!!!??? I love the button ornaments too! thanks for sharing and for the great blog hop and design team!

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  12. What a great idea. I wish I would have picked up a pink tree at the end of the season. I love the way the paper you chose goes so well with it. Just a great Valentine decoration.

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  13. Cute idea for a Valentine tree, thank you for sharing.

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  14. How fun! I bet the bug loves it - so sparkly and nothing she can break. - blue

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  15. I like the button ornaments,I bet they would be cute on an Easter tree too. I always wondered what a pink tree was for. Now I know - Valentines!

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  16. Love this! what a good way to use a Christmas decoration later in the year! I could see using it during Easter too.

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  17. OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH....I love buttons! This is so dang cute! Lovin' it!!! <3 <3

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  18. This is so cute! I love your button ornaments.

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  19. Amber, this is really cute and fun!

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  20. I love that garland! Another project for the to-do list!

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  21. Great project Amber.I love this tree!

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  22. I never thought to decorate a tree for Valentine's Day! Very cute and creative!

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  23. Amber I love the whole thing, the twine, the buttons, garland. I don't know what is my favorite but I love the whole thing

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  24. I now want a tree for every holiday!

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  25. Cute idea Amber! Thanks for the inspiration! :0)

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  26. Such a pretty tree! Love the buttons!

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  27. This is really cute! I think I may need to dig out my purple tree now.

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  29. I *finally* made it to your blog, Amber!!!!! CUTE TREE! Love the button ornies! --SharonDoesBaskets

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  30. Well I agree with everyone else - the button ornaments are a hit! Wonderful creation Amber!

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  31. Very cute. Love the button ornaments.

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  32. The tree came out soooo cute!! What a great idea.

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  33. Now, that's a great way to use buttons! scrap happy

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  34. Love love love it Amber! great job!

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  35. amber this is really cute,thank for the ideal

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  36. There is a special place in my heart for paper chains... so I of course love this! ;) I like the button ornaments as well, so simple but extra cute! Thanks for sharing! :D

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  37. Amber, this is a great idea . . . now I need to find a pink tree. :) Thanks for sharing!

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  38. Very cute! Love the button ornaments and paper chains. :-)

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  39. such a cute idea - love the button ornaments too! and who doesn't love paper chains

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