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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Hello and welcome to my Blog and the Back to School/Fall Blog Hop.  If you happen to stumble on my blog and would like to play along. Please do so by starting at www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com 
Please make sure to stop by all of the blogs as there are some really talented ladies with fabulous projects on this blog hop along with some wonderful blog candy.

For this hop I decorated a pencil holder I purchased from Staples for $1.

Recipe:  Story book cartridge "S" 2.5 inch, pencil holder, pattern cardstock, 2 solids color cardstocks,
Martha Stewart punch, stickles, flowers, brad, hole punch for snap.


Now for some blog candy....... Become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post for a chance to win.  I will pick a winner on Tuesday evening 9/13.  Good luck! =)
  
 
Thank You for stopping by my blog. Your next stop on this blog hop is my wonderful blog friend 
JENNY.  You will definitely love her projects.  I sure do!!!!
Here are the participating blogs:


41 comments:

Sherrie K. said...

This is such a cute project and great gift idea!! I love the bug monogram and the pretty flower. Great project!!
I love your new blog look...super cute Sandy:) Fun being in the hop with you!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

K Clark said...

love your pencil holder - i am now a follower - thanks for sharing :)
http://leokc34.blogspot.com/

Eva Laney said...

Very cute Pencil holder, great gift idea too. I am now a follower. It was great being in this hop with you.
Eva :0)
evascrapslife(at)gmail(dot)com
http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com
I have a Cricut Cartridge giveaway on my blog

Candy said...

This is so cute. You turned something so simple into something great. Love it.
Candy
candyscraftcorner.blogspot.com
candyyoung826 at msn dot com
I am a follower.

Tiffany said...

What a great idea! I love the paper and that it has a sparkly monogram:) So glad to be a part of this hop with you!

tiffanymarierice@yahoo.com
http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/

pruttybird said...

That is one cool pencil holder. I am already a follower :)

pruttybird at comcast dot net

Cherie said...

What an adorable pencil holder! Fab idea!! I am already a follower :)

cherie.goyer at gmail.com
http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

I love this, what a great idea.Turning plain into WOW!I am a new follower.

kkay2140204@yahoo.com

Creative Diva said...

What a fabulous project and great idea. I have so many boxes and never thought of decorating them.Thanks for the inspiration. Glad to be on the hop with you.

Hugs,
Patty
creativediva98.blogspot.com
creativediva98 at gmail dot com

Mommy's Crafty Creations said...

Sandy, your projects looks great TFS!!

Veronica
mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot comIm already a follower.

Judy said...

Awesome idea! This is something I can make for the grandkids that I think they would all like:-) TFS and I am a follower...
jejaeb(at)cfl(dot)rr(dot)com

Laura said...

I love the pencil holder .makes a great gift for teachers....New follower...

christys_scrappin said...

I love this project! Excellent! :-)

Christy
graphix@shaw.ca
http://christysscrappin.blogspot.com/

VinDeeLoo said...

Very cute pencil holder. I don't think my husband would appreciate me decorating his box that he keeps his soccer referee patches, cards, coins, etc in. :)

VinDeeLoo
vndlewis at rocketmail dot com
vindeeloosthisnthat.blogspot.com

Dana Paper Memories4u said...

This is such a cute idea. My daughter is a school teacher and this would be a perfect gift for her and the other teachers. Thanks for sharing. I"m your newest follower. papermemories4u@ yahoo.com

Patti Ross said...

what a great project - I really like the idea!!!

Patti Ross
www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com
rossfam@wildblue.net

Babe O'Mara said...

Love your pencil holder. Great gift idea too. TFS I'm already a follower.

Babe
youiesmom@att.net

jennyplace2 said...

What a nice way to decorate a box, it is oh so pretty! What kid does not need pencils? TFS! It was fun hopping with you.

Pammejo said...

What an adorable idea for school. TFS I am already a follower. pammejo1@yahoo.com

Peggy Sue said...

So cute! I bought a plain holder and now just what to do to make it beautiful, thanks!! Glad we were in the line up together!
mrsroddy4@aol.com
http;//ICrea8Cards.blogspot.com

joydee1963 said...

Great project! great gift.I am a new follower,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

Dawn, RI said...

Cool pencil holder. I was thinking of something like this for halloween. The kids at my grand childrens scool just love gifts.
Dawn RI
abosoffit@hotmail.com

Edwina said...

I love how you decorated your pencil holder! I have a couple of them. Never thought to decorate them. Thanks for the inspration! Edwina Brown edwinabrown@comcast.net

katieo said...

I am a new follower. Great idea. You made a dollar item look so rich and personal
katieoscreations@gmail.com

Lisa R. said...

Fabulous gift idea! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

callyannc said...

This is such a neat idea! Lve the paper! TFS CallyAnn(new follower)
http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Awesome project Sandy:)

Cathy said...

What a cute easy project.TFS
mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

This is so pretty!!! And look it already has my initials on it ;-) lol! Love it!!! TFS :-)

-Sam :-)
SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com

Marie said...

I love this pencil holder! I wish I was scrapbooking when I went to school so I could customize my school supplies!!

I've been a long time follower! :)

Sew Sweet N Crafty said...

Neat idea. I have some of those I may have to spruce one up. LOL
Sew Sweet N Crafty
SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

Kathryn said...

This is a cute project!!! I love the papers you used and the punch. I will have to try this out as a teacher gift for my little ones Male teacher (my first out of 3 children). TFS

Kathryn
http://www.creationswithkathryn.com

Norma said...

Fabulous pencil holder!! Great jon and thanks for sharing!!
Hugs,
Norma
nlpimentel@aol.com

Alisha said...

Great project!! good price too.

alisha.moorenielsen@gmail.com
http://scrappin-happens.blogspot.com/

kendell said...

Great project. I love the pencil holder. Thanks for sharing Kindest regards

Bella Scrapbook Designs said...

what a great idea! thanks for joining me in the blog hop

Daisylove Creations said...

What a super cute idea!! Really love the pretty flower and monogram!! Wonderful gift idea too, TFS! Happy to be a part of the hop with you :0)
Diana
daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

PS: Love your new blog look :0)

Monica said...

Sandy what a cute project! I have so many of those pencil holders I've bought for my classroom years ago. Now I now how to personalize them for the end of the year! YAY thanks =) Fun being on this hop with you!
Toodles

Amy E said...

What a cute idea! I've seen these pencil holders around a lot this year and was wondering if they could be altered. I guess you answered that question for me!!

I'm your newest follower!!

amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

Sue D said...

Very cute pencil holder--I became a follower.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

Hi Sandy, looks like I am in the fall hop with you! Cute idea for this project. love the bug!
kacee