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Saturday, February 05, 2011

Sweethearts Blog Hop

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Hi everyone and welcome to the Sweethearts Blog Hop. 
If you came from the talented Lisa's blog you are on the right track. 
To start at the beginning click {here}. 


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For my project today I decided to create some ornaments for my lil' Valentine's tree that I have up all year in my dining room....well, not with valentine's ornaments....BUT to decorate for the different seasons.
I have this 3 foot slim pine tree in my dining room that I decorate for the different seasons and instead of pulling out my "old" and "same ole, same ole" ornaments I decided to create new ones.  Yes, it took a little time but my GYPSY helped in a HUGE way.  I designed everything in my Gypsy and was able to save my images into one file and when I was ready I laid all of my paper out on my mat cutting out the images using my Cricut Expression. 


Here is a slideshow of all of my ornaments......I hope you enjoy it! :)
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Supplies:
4 inch paper coasters ~ $1.00 bin at Michael's
black faux fur or black boa ~ Michael's
black and red boa for tree garland ~ Hobby Lobby
Designer papers ~ Red striped and black diamond
(alternating on differnt coasters)

Cricut cartridges:
  • Sweethearts
  • Simply Sweet
  • Doodlecharms

Stamps:
Love-alicious by My Pink Stamper

Miscellaneous:
brads, prima flowers, bling, gems, black and white pens for doodling

Trace circle of coaster on the back of pattern paper, cut out with scissors. Adhere paper to coaster
Punch 3/16" hole with Crop-a-dile; set an eyelet

Various ribbons, tulle and/or other hangers can be used to hang ornaments on your tree

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Okay - now onto the super talented STAR to see what she has created for us today.

Happy Hopping everyone!
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57 comments:

  1. Edna MarieFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    ADORABLE!!!! Love the mix of all the different patterns and the trim is just to cute :)

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  2. LadybugCarrieFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Beautiful ornaments and what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. GiGiFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Those are amazing! I love all the different materials you used! TFS!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Great job! TFS.

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  5. Pamela LashFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I watched your Smilebox video - such a clever idea in many ways! I like your style of demonstrating how to and what to use! Thanks for sharing and I want to invite you to our blog hop, Lots of Love, which starts @ 11 AM (EST). I am a follower and wish you much success with your crafting passion!
    Mama LoveBug from LoveBug Creations
    pam_lash at yahoo dot com

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  6. Houses Built of CardsFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I love these!!! How many hours did it take you to put them all together?!?!?! Really beautiful and worth it though!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    You are always so creative, love your valentine ornaments, my fav was you hold the key, fabulous idea!!
    Cindy

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  8. Nicolle KramerFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    These ornaments are too cute..i am going to definitely try these ..very creative..i use old dvds/or cds for ornaments ..just a slightly bigger version of yours..adorable..thanx for sharing..:)

    nicolleatnicollelovesscrapbookingdotcom

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Very cute projects!! TFS!

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  10. Angi BarrsFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Your ornaments are a fab idea. Such a pretty color combo too. :)

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  11. KristinFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Pretty ornaments! Great job and thanks for sharing!

    Kristin
    ksully4597 at gmail dot com

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  12. Crafting KatieFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Super cute, Tracy! I love your ornaments!

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  13. country grammieFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    love the ideas! I am already thinking of an easter tree!

    TFS!

    dfhenson at q dot com

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  14. MaryFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Great idea on the ornaments, i love them!! TFS

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  15. moknowsallFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    wow - i have relatives who keep up a tree all year long at their cabins... your tree is so cute.... love the ornaments.

    Maureen

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  16. KimFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Great projects! Love the valentine tree:)
    ~Kim
    http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com

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  17. GoddessMycheleFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Those are beautiful ornaments. I like all the layering that you did on them and the colors.
    goddessmychele at gmail dot com

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  18. AnnaFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Great idea!!! Just lovely.

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  19. JustYolieFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Wow this is GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Celeste B.February 5, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    You did an AMAZING job!!!! I absolutely love them, TFS! :)

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  21. NicoleFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Ornaments are such a great idea. And they are so cute. TFS!

    croppinmommadesigns at wowway dot com

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  22. MaryFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Love your ornaments, what a great idea a year round holiday tree. I love it!

    mary3mom at yahoo dot com

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  23. SweetestJess85February 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    what a great idea...a little tree for all year...love it...thanks

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  24. Cheryl GaffneyFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    What an adorable set of ornaments!! I love the idea of having a tree up to celebrate year round! :)

    Your slideshow is wonderful too.
    Thanks for sharing and for joining us on the hop!
    - Cheryl

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  25. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    So adorable! Love all the great details! It has been fun hopping with you! Carri :)

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  26. jcinokcFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Love all of your ornaments. They are so pretty. My mom keeps a tree up too and decorates for all the seasons. Thanks for the hop!

    jenlovcarr at aol dot com

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  27. Lovebug CreationsFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    New follower!! Love all the different ornaments! Such a clever idea!! TFS!!!

    ~Kimi

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  28. The Purple ScrapbookerFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    WOW - I can't believe how amazing these ornaments are!! They all came out beautiful!! We have a little tree that we decorate all year too, but I have never made my own ornaments for it. Now I am going to have to try it!!

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  29. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Love the ornaments!!!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I love these onaments, and your tree idea for each season! Thank you so much for sharing!
    Email: arebori0204@gmail
    If you get a chance I love new friends! www.scraptillyadrop.blogspot.com

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  31. HeatherFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Such a great idea! TFS!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  32. JeannieFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    As always Tracy a cute project! You always create cute stuff!!
    jmsjws@centurytel.net

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  33. AshleyFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    These are the cutest ornaments!!! That is a wonderful idea.

    Ashley
    ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com

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  34. Scrappy JackieFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Great idea...I just took down the christmas tree. I should have just made some adorable heart shaped ornaments like you.... so creative. THank you for inspiring as always! pjritsema at gmail dot com

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Very cool! That's a really neat idea - having a little tree up year round to decorate based on holiday/season.

    Hip Hop and Awaaaaayyy!

    Email: QC Kelsey
    Visit Blog: Crystal Case Creative Creations

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  36. TanyaFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Oh Tracy.. LOVE LOVE these lil ornaments!!! You are tooo crafty!!!
    hugs,
    Tanya
    freddylswillima@windstream.net

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  37. Scrappers' RanchFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Tracy
    This is beautiful! I love the colors and papers, great details..
    I am already a follower of your blog
    TFS
    Bonnie
    http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
    ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com

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  38. maria zelinskiFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    what a great idea......love them all. thanks for sharing....also love the music on your slideshow. pmlemaria@yahoo.com

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  39. TrishaFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Amazing ornaments. Love the tree idea. Thanks and I am a follower. patnbobcuddy at g mail dot com

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  40. JaniceFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Great idea, great ornaments. May have to get a tree for my home.

    janice.strange@windstream.net

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  41. Carrie KFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    I love your tree! It is gorgeous!!
    Carrie
    carriedan1 at live dot com

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  42. JenniferFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Tracy,

    What a great idea! I love your Valentine tree!!! :) Those ornaments are gorgeous! (I have an Easter tree and just bought a Halloween tree on clearance in November; now I think I need to make a Valentine tree! ;)

    Thank you so much for sharing,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  43. GabyCreates.comFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Gorgeous ornaments! never heard of a Valentine's tree, but cute idea! and great home deco!--Gaby

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  44. BrennaFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    great ornaments, and what a great idea to have a tree that you decorate for the different seasons!! hmmm...i like it!! thanks for sharing!
    brenna
    rbanderson@live.ca

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  45. NormaFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Lovely ornament!!!!Thanks for sharing!!!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  46. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful ornaments Love the layering you did.
    TFS
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine at hot mail dot com

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  47. Lisa JFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    So love the ornaments and the whole idea of making a Valentine ornament tree.. Sounds like a fun family project!

    {{hugs}}

    Lisa J

    tjsgal at gmail dot com

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  48. *StarFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    What a fun tree! Your ornaments are so darn cute! Tfs I've had tons of fun hopping with you!

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  49. AnniebeeFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Love your Valentines tree! What a fun idea! I love that you used so much black in combination with the pinks and reds and whites.... very sexy!

    Anne
    lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com

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  50. Kathy's Kreative SpotFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Love your ornaments for your year round tree.

    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dotcom

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    reat ornaments and what a great idea to keep a tree to decorate thru the year, that is what every crafter needs!!!
    Happy Crafting!!!
    Karen dkolopez@msn.com

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  52. pennykitzFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    WOW What a fantastic job you have done!!! You are so creative, I love your work.
    pennykitz@charter.net
    http://pennykitz.blogspot.com/

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  53. TanyaFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Love the ornaments!

    Tanya P.
    Phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  54. MarionmentFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Great ornaments. Love the details. Thanks for sharing.
    marionment@msn.com

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  55. Becky DunhamFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    These are so pretty Tracy! I love the idea of leaving a tree up year round, but my cats would make it impossible :)

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  56. Paula PuckettFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Love your idea, Tracy! Leaving a tree up all year round is nice! I've seen them in hair salons, mostly! Your ornaments are very cool! And making new ones each year is sure to take the "blah" out of having to decorate the tree every month! You've thought of everything, you sly girl!

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  57. karenskFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Really nice .
    Thanks for sharing
    karen k3 at ameritech dot net

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